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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.42, 2,001.58 and 787.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.42, 2,001.58 and 787.27 is: 1,086.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.42 : 2,001.58 = 787.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.42/2,001.58 = 787.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.42x = 2,001.58 × 787.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.42x = 1,575,784.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,784.02/1,450.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.43

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