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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.98, 1,697.01 and 784.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.98, 1,697.01 and 784.63 is: 1,177.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.98 : 1,697.01 = 784.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.98/1,697.01 = 784.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.98x = 1,697.01 × 784.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.98x = 1,331,524.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,524.96/1,130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.32

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