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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.36, 1,859.04 and 787.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.36, 1,859.04 and 787.74 is: 1,086.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.36 : 1,859.04 = 787.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.36/1,859.04 = 787.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.36x = 1,859.04 × 787.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.36x = 1,464,440.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,440.17/1,347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.90

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