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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.15, 1,691.83 and 783.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.15, 1,691.83 and 783.83 is: 1,082.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.15 : 1,691.83 = 783.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.15/1,691.83 = 783.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.15x = 1,691.83 × 783.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.15x = 1,326,100.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,100.60/1,225.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.40

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