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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.35, 1,908.56 and 785.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.35, 1,908.56 and 785.77 is: 1,084.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.35 : 1,908.56 = 785.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.35/1,908.56 = 785.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.35x = 1,908.56 × 785.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.35x = 1,499,686.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,686.38/1,383.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.10

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