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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.15, 1,569.93 and 785.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.15, 1,569.93 and 785.07 is: 1,083.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.15 : 1,569.93 = 785.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.15/1,569.93 = 785.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.15x = 1,569.93 × 785.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.15x = 1,232,504.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,504.95/1,137.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.85

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