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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.90, 2,045.43 and 787.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.90, 2,045.43 and 787.74 is: 1,179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.90 : 2,045.43 = 787.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.90/2,045.43 = 787.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.90x = 2,045.43 × 787.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.90x = 1,611,267.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,267.03/1,365.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.64

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