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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.64, 1,817.18 and 785.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.64, 1,817.18 and 785.59 is: 1,084.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.64 : 1,817.18 = 785.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.64/1,817.18 = 785.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.64x = 1,817.18 × 785.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.64x = 1,427,558.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,558.44/1,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.24

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