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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.44, 2,002.98 and 788.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.44, 2,002.98 and 788.30 is: 1,087.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.44 : 2,002.98 = 788.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.44/2,002.98 = 788.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.44x = 2,002.98 × 788.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.44x = 1,578,949.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,949.13/1,451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.85

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