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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.69, 1,570.19 and 783.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.69, 1,570.19 and 783.31 is: 1,081.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.69 : 1,570.19 = 783.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.69/1,570.19 = 783.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.69x = 1,570.19 × 783.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.69x = 1,229,945.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,945.53/1,137.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.09

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