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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.30, 1,499.96 and 783.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.30, 1,499.96 and 783.86 is: 1,174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.30 : 1,499.96 = 783.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.30/1,499.96 = 783.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.30x = 1,499.96 × 783.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.30x = 1,175,758.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,758.65/1,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.23

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