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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.83, 1,593.07 and 781.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.83, 1,593.07 and 781.95 is: 1,078.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.83 : 1,593.07 = 781.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.83/1,593.07 = 781.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.83x = 1,593.07 × 781.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.83x = 1,245,701.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,701.09/1,154.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.69

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