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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.50, 1,512.34 and 785.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.50, 1,512.34 and 785.54 is: 1,084.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.50 : 1,512.34 = 785.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.50/1,512.34 = 785.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.50x = 1,512.34 × 785.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.50x = 1,188,003.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,003.56/1,095.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.44

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