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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.16, 1,627.08 and 785.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.16, 1,627.08 and 785.56 is: 1,083.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.16 : 1,627.08 = 785.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.16/1,627.08 = 785.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.16x = 1,627.08 × 785.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.16x = 1,278,168.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,168.96/1,179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.97

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