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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.63, 1,385.34 and 783.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.63, 1,385.34 and 783.19 is: 1,079.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.63 : 1,385.34 = 783.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.63/1,385.34 = 783.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.63x = 1,385.34 × 783.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.63x = 1,084,984.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,984.43/1,004.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.98

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