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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.44, 2,002.97 and 788.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.44, 2,002.97 and 788.29 is: 1,087.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.44 : 2,002.97 = 788.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.44/2,002.97 = 788.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.44x = 2,002.97 × 788.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.44x = 1,578,921.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,921.22/1,451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.83

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