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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.21, 2,001.28 and 787.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.21, 2,001.28 and 787.06 is: 1,086.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.21 : 2,001.28 = 787.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.21/2,001.28 = 787.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.21x = 2,001.28 × 787.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.21x = 1,575,127.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,127.44/1,450.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.14

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