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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.04, 1,691.03 and 783.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.04, 1,691.03 and 783.32 is: 1,081.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.04 : 1,691.03 = 783.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.04/1,691.03 = 783.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.04x = 1,691.03 × 783.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.04x = 1,324,613.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,613.70/1,225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.28

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