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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.91, 2,047.76 and 787.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.91, 2,047.76 and 787.38 is: 1,181.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.91 : 2,047.76 = 787.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.91/2,047.76 = 787.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.91x = 2,047.76 × 787.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.91x = 1,612,365.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,365.27/1,364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.30

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