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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.09, 1,373.81 and 785.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.09, 1,373.81 and 785.92 is: 1,179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.09 : 1,373.81 = 785.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.09/1,373.81 = 785.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.09x = 1,373.81 × 785.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.09x = 1,079,706.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,706.72/915.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.90

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