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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.52, 1,748.28 and 781.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.52, 1,748.28 and 781.04 is: 1,171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.52 : 1,748.28 = 781.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.52/1,748.28 = 781.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.52x = 1,748.28 × 781.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.52x = 1,365,476.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,476.61/1,165.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.56

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