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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.82, 1,567 and 785.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.82, 1,567 and 785.28 is: 1,175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.82 : 1,567 = 785.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.82/1,567 = 785.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.82x = 1,567 × 785.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.82x = 1,230,533.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,533.76/1,046.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.50

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