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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.60, 1,404.95 and 783.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.60, 1,404.95 and 783.53 is: 1,079.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.60 : 1,404.95 = 783.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.60/1,404.95 = 783.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.60x = 1,404.95 × 783.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.60x = 1,100,822.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,822.70/1,019.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.66

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