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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.02, 1,524.07 and 785.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.02, 1,524.07 and 785.46 is: 1,083.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.02 : 1,524.07 = 785.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.02/1,524.07 = 785.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.02x = 1,524.07 × 785.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.02x = 1,197,096.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,096.02/1,105.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.33

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