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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.69, 1,636.62 and 785.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.69, 1,636.62 and 785.14 is: 1,175.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.69 : 1,636.62 = 785.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.69/1,636.62 = 785.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.69x = 1,636.62 × 785.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.69x = 1,284,982.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,982.41/1,092.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.98

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