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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.46, 2,001.62 and 787.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.46, 2,001.62 and 787.31 is: 1,086.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.46 : 2,001.62 = 787.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.46/2,001.62 = 787.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.46x = 2,001.62 × 787.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.46x = 1,575,881.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,881.50/1,450.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.47

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