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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.98, 2,002.36 and 787.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.98, 2,002.36 and 787.83 is: 1,087.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.98 : 2,002.36 = 787.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.98/2,002.36 = 787.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.98x = 2,002.36 × 787.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.98x = 1,577,524.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,524.82/1,450.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.21

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