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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.46, 1,860.24 and 788.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.46, 1,860.24 and 788.95 is: 1,088.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.46 : 1,860.24 = 788.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.46/1,860.24 = 788.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.46x = 1,860.24 × 788.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.46x = 1,467,636.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,636.35/1,348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.38

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