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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.16, 1,569.37 and 785.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.16, 1,569.37 and 785.10 is: 1,176.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.16 : 1,569.37 = 785.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.16/1,569.37 = 785.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.16x = 1,569.37 × 785.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.16x = 1,232,108.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,108.46/1,047.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.62

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