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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.02, 1,469.31 and 785.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.02, 1,469.31 and 785.91 is: 1,084.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.02 : 1,469.31 = 785.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.02/1,469.31 = 785.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.02x = 1,469.31 × 785.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.02x = 1,154,745.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,745.42/1,065.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.25

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