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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.78, 1,866.72 and 785.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.78, 1,866.72 and 785.72 is: 1,084.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.78 : 1,866.72 = 785.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.78/1,866.72 = 785.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.78x = 1,866.72 × 785.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.78x = 1,466,719.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,719.24/1,352.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.23

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