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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.15, 1,997.32 and 785.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.15, 1,997.32 and 785.03 is: 1,176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.15 : 1,997.32 = 785.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.15/1,997.32 = 785.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.15x = 1,997.32 × 785.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.15x = 1,567,956.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,956.12/1,333.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.13

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