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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.21, 1,598.31 and 783.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.21, 1,598.31 and 783.53 is: 1,082.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.21 : 1,598.31 = 783.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.21/1,598.31 = 783.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.21x = 1,598.31 × 783.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.21x = 1,252,319.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,319.92/1,157.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.19

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