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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.88, 1,687.70 and 783.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.88, 1,687.70 and 783.16 is: 1,173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.88 : 1,687.70 = 783.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.88/1,687.70 = 783.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.88x = 1,687.70 × 783.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.88x = 1,321,739.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,739.13/1,125.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.96

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