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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.79, 1,592.93 and 780.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.79, 1,592.93 and 780.83 is: 1,078.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.79 : 1,592.93 = 780.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.79/1,592.93 = 780.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.79x = 1,592.93 × 780.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.79x = 1,243,807.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,807.53/1,153.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.02

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