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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.91, 1,860.50 and 788.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.91, 1,860.50 and 788.81 is: 1,088.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.91 : 1,860.50 = 788.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.91/1,860.50 = 788.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.91x = 1,860.50 × 788.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.91x = 1,467,573.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,573.67/1,347.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.78

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