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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.55, 1,438.16 and 781.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.55, 1,438.16 and 781.11 is: 1,076.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.55 : 1,438.16 = 781.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.55/1,438.16 = 781.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.55x = 1,438.16 × 781.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.55x = 1,123,357.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,357.25/1,043.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.48

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