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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.39, 1,911.53 and 787.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.39, 1,911.53 and 787.82 is: 1,087.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.39 : 1,911.53 = 787.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.39/1,911.53 = 787.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.39x = 1,911.53 × 787.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.39x = 1,505,933.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,933.98/1,385.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.01

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