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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.70, 1,806.62 and 785.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.70, 1,806.62 and 785.43 is: 1,083.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.70 : 1,806.62 = 785.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.70/1,806.62 = 785.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.70x = 1,806.62 × 785.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.70x = 1,418,969.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,969.62/1,309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.43

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