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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.08, 1,816.74 and 785.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.08, 1,816.74 and 785.59 is: 1,083.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.08 : 1,816.74 = 785.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.08/1,816.74 = 785.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.08x = 1,816.74 × 785.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.08x = 1,427,203.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,203.69/1,317.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.62

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