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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.03, 1,222.12 and 785.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.03, 1,222.12 and 785.95 is: 1,179.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.03 : 1,222.12 = 785.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.03/1,222.12 = 785.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.03x = 1,222.12 × 785.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.03x = 960,523.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,523.14/814.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.96

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