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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.73, 1,806.66 and 785.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.73, 1,806.66 and 785.45 is: 1,083.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.73 : 1,806.66 = 785.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.73/1,806.66 = 785.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.73x = 1,806.66 × 785.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.73x = 1,419,041.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,041.10/1,309.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.46

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