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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.93, 1,541.11 and 783.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.93, 1,541.11 and 783.93 is: 1,176.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.93 : 1,541.11 = 783.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.93/1,541.11 = 783.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.93x = 1,541.11 × 783.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.93x = 1,208,122.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,122.36/1,026.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.44

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