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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.09, 1,691.10 and 783.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.09, 1,691.10 and 783.23 is: 1,081.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.09 : 1,691.10 = 783.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.09/1,691.10 = 783.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.09x = 1,691.10 × 783.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.09x = 1,324,524.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,524.48/1,225.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.17

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