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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.07, 1,595.49 and 783.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.07, 1,595.49 and 783.39 is: 1,080.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.07 : 1,595.49 = 783.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.07/1,595.49 = 783.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.07x = 1,595.49 × 783.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.07x = 1,249,890.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,890.91/1,157.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.22

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