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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.56, 1,820.16 and 783.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.56, 1,820.16 and 783.72 is: 1,175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.56 : 1,820.16 = 783.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.56/1,820.16 = 783.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.56x = 1,820.16 × 783.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.56x = 1,426,495.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,495.80/1,213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.46

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