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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.96, 2,153.70 and 787.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.96, 2,153.70 and 787.13 is: 1,178.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.96 : 2,153.70 = 787.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.96/2,153.70 = 787.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.96x = 2,153.70 × 787.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.96x = 1,695,231.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,231.11/1,437.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.91

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