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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.64, 1,725.18 and 785.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.64, 1,725.18 and 785.32 is: 1,178.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.64 : 1,725.18 = 785.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.64/1,725.18 = 785.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.64x = 1,725.18 × 785.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.64x = 1,354,818.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,818.36/1,149.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.47

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