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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.43, 1,535.34 and 781.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.43, 1,535.34 and 781.75 is: 1,077.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.43 : 1,535.34 = 781.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.43/1,535.34 = 781.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.43x = 1,535.34 × 781.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.43x = 1,200,252.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,252.05/1,113.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.98

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