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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.29, 1,593.62 and 781.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.29, 1,593.62 and 781.33 is: 1,078.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.29 : 1,593.62 = 781.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.29/1,593.62 = 781.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.29x = 1,593.62 × 781.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.29x = 1,245,143.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,143.11/1,154.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.71

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