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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.44, 1,614.34 and 785.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.44, 1,614.34 and 785.15 is: 1,175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.44 : 1,614.34 = 785.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.44/1,614.34 = 785.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.44x = 1,614.34 × 785.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.44x = 1,267,499.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,499.05/1,078.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.31

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