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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.96, 1,537.44 and 783.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.96, 1,537.44 and 783.28 is: 1,080.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.96 : 1,537.44 = 783.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.96/1,537.44 = 783.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.96x = 1,537.44 × 783.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.96x = 1,204,246.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,246.00/1,114.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.08

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