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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.97, 1,859.73 and 788.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.97, 1,859.73 and 788.41 is: 1,087.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.97 : 1,859.73 = 788.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.97/1,859.73 = 788.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.97x = 1,859.73 × 788.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.97x = 1,466,229.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,229.73/1,347.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.73

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