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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.52, 1,860.90 and 788.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.52, 1,860.90 and 788.92 is: 1,088.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.52 : 1,860.90 = 788.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.52/1,860.90 = 788.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.52x = 1,860.90 × 788.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.52x = 1,468,101.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,101.23/1,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.68

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