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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.84, 2,045.64 and 786.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.84, 2,045.64 and 786.52 is: 1,178.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.84 : 2,045.64 = 786.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.84/2,045.64 = 786.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.84x = 2,045.64 × 786.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.84x = 1,608,936.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,936.77/1,364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.85

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