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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.64, 1,540.32 and 783.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.64, 1,540.32 and 783.88 is: 1,177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.64 : 1,540.32 = 783.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.64/1,540.32 = 783.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.64x = 1,540.32 × 783.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.64x = 1,207,426.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,426.04/1,025.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.24

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