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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.44, 1,999.35 and 785.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.44, 1,999.35 and 785.75 is: 1,178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.44 : 1,999.35 = 785.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.44/1,999.35 = 785.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.44x = 1,999.35 × 785.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.44x = 1,570,979.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,979.27/1,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.14

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