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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.40, 1,591.42 and 783.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.40, 1,591.42 and 783.92 is: 1,175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.40 : 1,591.42 = 783.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.40/1,591.42 = 783.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.40x = 1,591.42 × 783.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.40x = 1,247,545.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,545.97/1,061.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.38

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