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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.04, 1,570.70 and 785.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.04, 1,570.70 and 785.27 is: 1,082.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.04 : 1,570.70 = 785.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.04/1,570.70 = 785.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.04x = 1,570.70 × 785.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.04x = 1,233,411.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,411.81/1,139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.85

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