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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.32, 1,770.21 and 785.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.32, 1,770.21 and 785.21 is: 1,083.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.32 : 1,770.21 = 785.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.32/1,770.21 = 785.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.32x = 1,770.21 × 785.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.32x = 1,389,977.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,977.74/1,282.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.96

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