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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.62, 2,003.25 and 788.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.62, 2,003.25 and 788.50 is: 1,088.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.62 : 2,003.25 = 788.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.62/2,003.25 = 788.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.62x = 2,003.25 × 788.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.62x = 1,579,562.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,562.63/1,451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.14

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