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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.30, 1,536.02 and 782

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.30, 1,536.02 and 782 is: 1,078.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.30 : 1,536.02 = 782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.30/1,536.02 = 782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.30x = 1,536.02 × 782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.30x = 1,201,167.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,167.64/1,113.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.93

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