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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.32, 1,637.10 and 785.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.32, 1,637.10 and 785.56 is: 1,176.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.32 : 1,637.10 = 785.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.32/1,637.10 = 785.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.32x = 1,637.10 × 785.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.32x = 1,286,040.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,040.28/1,093.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.27

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