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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.98, 1,538.99 and 783.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.98, 1,538.99 and 783.49 is: 1,081.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.98 : 1,538.99 = 783.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.98/1,538.99 = 783.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.98x = 1,538.99 × 783.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.98x = 1,205,783.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,783.28/1,114.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.44

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