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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.16, 1,556.70 and 781.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.16, 1,556.70 and 781.16 is: 1,172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.16 : 1,556.70 = 781.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.16/1,556.70 = 781.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.16x = 1,556.70 × 781.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.16x = 1,216,031.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,031.77/1,037.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.46

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