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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.07, 1,518.73 and 781.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.07, 1,518.73 and 781.11 is: 1,169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.07 : 1,518.73 = 781.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.07/1,518.73 = 781.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.07x = 1,518.73 × 781.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.07x = 1,186,295.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,295.19/1,014.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.84

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