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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.76, 2,043.04 and 785.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.76, 2,043.04 and 785.04 is: 1,177.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.76 : 2,043.04 = 785.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.76/2,043.04 = 785.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.76x = 2,043.04 × 785.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.76x = 1,603,868.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,868.12/1,361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.79

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