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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.06, 1,735.80 and 785.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.06, 1,735.80 and 785.22 is: 1,083.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.06 : 1,735.80 = 785.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.06/1,735.80 = 785.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.06x = 1,735.80 × 785.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.06x = 1,362,984.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,984.88/1,258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.40

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