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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.53, 1,691.24 and 783.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.53, 1,691.24 and 783.90 is: 1,081.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.53 : 1,691.24 = 783.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.53/1,691.24 = 783.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.53x = 1,691.24 × 783.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.53x = 1,325,759.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,759.12/1,225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.78

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