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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.87, 1,424.82 and 783.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.87, 1,424.82 and 783.78 is: 1,081.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.87 : 1,424.82 = 783.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.87/1,424.82 = 783.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.87x = 1,424.82 × 783.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.87x = 1,116,745.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,745.42/1,032.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.21

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