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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.98, 1,860.84 and 788.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.98, 1,860.84 and 788.37 is: 1,088.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.98 : 1,860.84 = 788.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.98/1,860.84 = 788.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.98x = 1,860.84 × 788.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.98x = 1,467,040.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,040.37/1,347.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.32

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