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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.86, 1,505.55 and 789.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.86, 1,505.55 and 789.86 is: 1,182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.86 : 1,505.55 = 789.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.86/1,505.55 = 789.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.86x = 1,505.55 × 789.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.86x = 1,189,173.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,173.72/1,005.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.25

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