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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.73, 1,816.43 and 785.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.73, 1,816.43 and 785.24 is: 1,083.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.73 : 1,816.43 = 785.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.73/1,816.43 = 785.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.73x = 1,816.43 × 785.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.73x = 1,426,320.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,320.48/1,316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.23

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