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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.89, 1,662.37 and 785.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.89, 1,662.37 and 785.85 is: 1,084.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.89 : 1,662.37 = 785.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.89/1,662.37 = 785.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.89x = 1,662.37 × 785.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.89x = 1,306,373.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,373.46/1,204.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.23

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