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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.45, 1,835.46 and 785.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.45, 1,835.46 and 785.70 is: 1,177.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.45 : 1,835.46 = 785.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.45/1,835.46 = 785.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.45x = 1,835.46 × 785.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.45x = 1,442,120.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,120.92/1,224.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.77

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