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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.28, 1,958.79 and 785.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.28, 1,958.79 and 785.37 is: 1,179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.28 : 1,958.79 = 785.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.28/1,958.79 = 785.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.28x = 1,958.79 × 785.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.28x = 1,538,374.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,374.90/1,304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.48

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