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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.02, 2,002.38 and 787.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.02, 2,002.38 and 787.86 is: 1,087.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.02 : 2,002.38 = 787.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.02/2,002.38 = 787.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.02x = 2,002.38 × 787.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.02x = 1,577,595.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,595.11/1,451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.23

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