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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.19, 1,564.93 and 782.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.19, 1,564.93 and 782.13 is: 1,172.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.19 : 1,564.93 = 782.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.19/1,564.93 = 782.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.19x = 1,564.93 × 782.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.19x = 1,223,978.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,978.70/1,044.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.18

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