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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.39, 1,570.29 and 785.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.39, 1,570.29 and 785.33 is: 1,082.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.39 : 1,570.29 = 785.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.39/1,570.29 = 785.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.39x = 1,570.29 × 785.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.39x = 1,233,195.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,195.85/1,139.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.33

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