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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.37, 1,859.09 and 787.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.37, 1,859.09 and 787.89 is: 1,087.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.37 : 1,859.09 = 787.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.37/1,859.09 = 787.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.37x = 1,859.09 × 787.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.37x = 1,464,761.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,761.45/1,347.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.13

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