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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.88, 1,693.56 and 783.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.88, 1,693.56 and 783.24 is: 1,172.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.88 : 1,693.56 = 783.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.88/1,693.56 = 783.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.88x = 1,693.56 × 783.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.88x = 1,326,463.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,463.93/1,130.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.95

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