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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.84, 2,046.12 and 785.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.84, 2,046.12 and 785.44 is: 1,178.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.84 : 2,046.12 = 785.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.84/2,046.12 = 785.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.84x = 2,046.12 × 785.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.84x = 1,607,104.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,104.49/1,363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.37

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