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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.95, 1,860.11 and 788.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.95, 1,860.11 and 788.47 is: 1,088.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.95 : 1,860.11 = 788.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.95/1,860.11 = 788.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.95x = 1,860.11 × 788.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.95x = 1,466,640.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,640.93/1,347.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.05

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