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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.42, 1,626.27 and 785.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.42, 1,626.27 and 785.18 is: 1,083.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.42 : 1,626.27 = 785.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.42/1,626.27 = 785.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.42x = 1,626.27 × 785.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.42x = 1,276,914.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,914.68/1,178.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.58

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