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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.50, 2,055.21 and 785.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.50, 2,055.21 and 785.14 is: 1,177.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.50 : 2,055.21 = 785.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.50/2,055.21 = 785.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.50x = 2,055.21 × 785.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.50x = 1,613,627.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,627.58/1,370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.40

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