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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.43, 1,534.43 and 780.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.43, 1,534.43 and 780.27 is: 1,076.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.43 : 1,534.43 = 780.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.43/1,534.43 = 780.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.43x = 1,534.43 × 780.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.43x = 1,197,265.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,265.79/1,112.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.26

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