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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.32, 1,410.46 and 783.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.32, 1,410.46 and 783.96 is: 1,080.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.32 : 1,410.46 = 783.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.32/1,410.46 = 783.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.32x = 1,410.46 × 783.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.32x = 1,105,744.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,744.22/1,023.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.55

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