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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.29, 1,995.08 and 785.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.29, 1,995.08 and 785.73 is: 1,175.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.29 : 1,995.08 = 785.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.29/1,995.08 = 785.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.29x = 1,995.08 × 785.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.29x = 1,567,590.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,590.28/1,333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.73

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