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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.58, 1,859.96 and 788.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.58, 1,859.96 and 788.32 is: 1,088.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.58 : 1,859.96 = 788.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.58/1,859.96 = 788.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.58x = 1,859.96 × 788.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.58x = 1,466,243.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,243.67/1,347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.06

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