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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.46, 1,769.93 and 785.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.46, 1,769.93 and 785.43 is: 1,083.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.46 : 1,769.93 = 785.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.46/1,769.93 = 785.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.46x = 1,769.93 × 785.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.46x = 1,390,156.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,156.12/1,282.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.98

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