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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.88, 2,001.24 and 785.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.88, 2,001.24 and 785.97 is: 1,178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.88 : 2,001.24 = 785.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.88/2,001.24 = 785.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.88x = 2,001.24 × 785.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.88x = 1,572,914.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,914.60/1,334.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.32

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