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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.92, 1,723.56 and 783.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.92, 1,723.56 and 783.80 is: 1,174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.92 : 1,723.56 = 783.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.92/1,723.56 = 783.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.92x = 1,723.56 × 783.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.92x = 1,350,926.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,926.33/1,149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.80

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