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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.38, 1,835.16 and 785.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.38, 1,835.16 and 785.87 is: 1,177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.38 : 1,835.16 = 785.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.38/1,835.16 = 785.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.38x = 1,835.16 × 785.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.38x = 1,442,191.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,191.95/1,224.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.89

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