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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.41, 1,593.79 and 781.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.41, 1,593.79 and 781.45 is: 1,078.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.41 : 1,593.79 = 781.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.41/1,593.79 = 781.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.41x = 1,593.79 × 781.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.41x = 1,245,467.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,467.20/1,154.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.88

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