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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.93, 1,807.48 and 785.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.93, 1,807.48 and 785.96 is: 1,084.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.93 : 1,807.48 = 785.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.93/1,807.48 = 785.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.93x = 1,807.48 × 785.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.93x = 1,420,605.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,605.70/1,309.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.49

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