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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.07, 1,625.85 and 785.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.07, 1,625.85 and 785.22 is: 1,083.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.07 : 1,625.85 = 785.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.07/1,625.85 = 785.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.07x = 1,625.85 × 785.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.07x = 1,276,649.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,649.94/1,178.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.68

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