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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.79, 2,003.40 and 788.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.79, 2,003.40 and 788.60 is: 1,088.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.79 : 2,003.40 = 788.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.79/2,003.40 = 788.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.79x = 2,003.40 × 788.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.79x = 1,579,886.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,886.25/1,451.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.23

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