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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.14, 1,565.86 and 781.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.14, 1,565.86 and 781.02 is: 1,077.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.14 : 1,565.86 = 781.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.14/1,565.86 = 781.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.14x = 1,565.86 × 781.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.14x = 1,222,967.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,967.98/1,135.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.37

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