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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.84, 2,002.16 and 787.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.84, 2,002.16 and 787.70 is: 1,087.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.84 : 2,002.16 = 787.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.84/2,002.16 = 787.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.84x = 2,002.16 × 787.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.84x = 1,577,101.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,101.43/1,450.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.03

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