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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.78, 1,444.95 and 785.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.78, 1,444.95 and 785.55 is: 1,084.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.78 : 1,444.95 = 785.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.78/1,444.95 = 785.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.78x = 1,444.95 × 785.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.78x = 1,135,080.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,080.47/1,046.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.36

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