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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.29, 1,589.68 and 780.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.29, 1,589.68 and 780.14 is: 1,075.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.29 : 1,589.68 = 780.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.29/1,589.68 = 780.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.29x = 1,589.68 × 780.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.29x = 1,240,165.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,165.98/1,153.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.33

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