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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.52, 1,569.96 and 784.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.52, 1,569.96 and 784.44 is: 1,082.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.52 : 1,569.96 = 784.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.52/1,569.96 = 784.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.52x = 1,569.96 × 784.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.52x = 1,231,539.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,539.42/1,137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.65

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