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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.21, 1,499.86 and 785.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.21, 1,499.86 and 785.63 is: 1,082.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.21 : 1,499.86 = 785.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.21/1,499.86 = 785.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.21x = 1,499.86 × 785.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.21x = 1,178,335.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,335.01/1,088.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.82

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