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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.58, 1,503.81 and 785.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.58, 1,503.81 and 785.94 is: 1,180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.58 : 1,503.81 = 785.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.58/1,503.81 = 785.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.58x = 1,503.81 × 785.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.58x = 1,181,904.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,904.43/1,001.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.04

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