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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.85, 1,724.45 and 784.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.85, 1,724.45 and 784.53 is: 1,175.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.85 : 1,724.45 = 784.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.85/1,724.45 = 784.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.85x = 1,724.45 × 784.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.85x = 1,352,878.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,878.84/1,150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.54

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