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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.35, 1,581.38 and 783.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.35, 1,581.38 and 783.65 is: 1,173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.35 : 1,581.38 = 783.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.35/1,581.38 = 783.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.35x = 1,581.38 × 783.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.35x = 1,239,248.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,248.44/1,056.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.14

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