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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.33, 1,518.28 and 786.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.33, 1,518.28 and 786.51 is: 1,084.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.33 : 1,518.28 = 786.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.33/1,518.28 = 786.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.33x = 1,518.28 × 786.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.33x = 1,194,140.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,140.44/1,101.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.27

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