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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.33, 1,664.52 and 785.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.33, 1,664.52 and 785.71 is: 1,176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.33 : 1,664.52 = 785.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.33/1,664.52 = 785.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.33x = 1,664.52 × 785.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.33x = 1,307,830.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,830.01/1,111.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.82

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