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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.65, 2,001.87 and 787.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.65, 2,001.87 and 787.47 is: 1,086.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.65 : 2,001.87 = 787.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.65/2,001.87 = 787.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.65x = 2,001.87 × 787.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.65x = 1,576,412.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,412.57/1,450.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.69

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