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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.95, 1,623.47 and 783.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.95, 1,623.47 and 783.50 is: 1,081.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.95 : 1,623.47 = 783.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.95/1,623.47 = 783.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.95x = 1,623.47 × 783.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.95x = 1,271,988.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,988.75/1,175.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.67

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