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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.42, 1,690.65 and 783.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.42, 1,690.65 and 783.57 is: 1,081.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.42 : 1,690.65 = 783.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.42/1,690.65 = 783.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.42x = 1,690.65 × 783.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.42x = 1,324,742.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,742.62/1,225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.05

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