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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.04, 1,724.40 and 785.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.04, 1,724.40 and 785.27 is: 1,177.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.04 : 1,724.40 = 785.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.04/1,724.40 = 785.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.04x = 1,724.40 × 785.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.04x = 1,354,110.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,110.97/1,150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.45

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