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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.27, 1,860.74 and 789.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.27, 1,860.74 and 789.01 is: 1,088.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.27 : 1,860.74 = 789.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.27/1,860.74 = 789.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.27x = 1,860.74 × 789.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.27x = 1,468,142.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,142.47/1,348.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.91

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