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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.72, 2,226.85 and 781.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.72, 2,226.85 and 781.02 is: 1,170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.72 : 2,226.85 = 781.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.72/2,226.85 = 781.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.72x = 2,226.85 × 781.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.72x = 1,739,214.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,214.39/1,485.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.62

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