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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.97, 1,868.37 and 786.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.97, 1,868.37 and 786.75 is: 1,085.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.97 : 1,868.37 = 786.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.97/1,868.37 = 786.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.97x = 1,868.37 × 786.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.97x = 1,469,936.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,936.78/1,353.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.65

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