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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.32, 1,592.17 and 782.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.32, 1,592.17 and 782.26 is: 1,079.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.32 : 1,592.17 = 782.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.32/1,592.17 = 782.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.32x = 1,592.17 × 782.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.32x = 1,245,490.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,490.90/1,153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.92

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