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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.08, 1,911.66 and 787.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.08, 1,911.66 and 787.57 is: 1,086.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.08 : 1,911.66 = 787.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.08/1,911.66 = 787.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.08x = 1,911.66 × 787.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.08x = 1,505,566.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,566.07/1,385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.99

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