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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.22, 1,859.90 and 788.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.22, 1,859.90 and 788.71 is: 1,088.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.22 : 1,859.90 = 788.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.22/1,859.90 = 788.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.22x = 1,859.90 × 788.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.22x = 1,466,912.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,912.43/1,348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.04

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