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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.93, 1,533.27 and 780.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.93, 1,533.27 and 780.25 is: 1,075.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.93 : 1,533.27 = 780.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.93/1,533.27 = 780.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.93x = 1,533.27 × 780.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.93x = 1,196,333.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,333.92/1,111.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.91

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