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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.04, 2,002.43 and 787.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.04, 2,002.43 and 787.88 is: 1,087.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.04 : 2,002.43 = 787.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.04/2,002.43 = 787.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.04x = 2,002.43 × 787.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.04x = 1,577,674.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,674.55/1,451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.27

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