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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.20, 1,541.22 and 784.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.20, 1,541.22 and 784.12 is: 1,175.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.20 : 1,541.22 = 784.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.20/1,541.22 = 784.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.20x = 1,541.22 × 784.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.20x = 1,208,501.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,501.43/1,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.36

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