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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.33, 1,695.24 and 785.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.33, 1,695.24 and 785.35 is: 1,176.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.33 : 1,695.24 = 785.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.33/1,695.24 = 785.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.33x = 1,695.24 × 785.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.33x = 1,331,358.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,358.85/1,131.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.80

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