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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.48, 1,625.70 and 791.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.48, 1,625.70 and 791.25 is: 1,187.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.48 : 1,625.70 = 791.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.48/1,625.70 = 791.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.48x = 1,625.70 × 791.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.48x = 1,286,335.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,335.13/1,083.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.23

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