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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.03, 1,687.34 and 781.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.03, 1,687.34 and 781.18 is: 1,077.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.03 : 1,687.34 = 781.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.03/1,687.34 = 781.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.03x = 1,687.34 × 781.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.03x = 1,318,114.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,114.00/1,223.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.74

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