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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.87, 1,690.54 and 783

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.87, 1,690.54 and 783 is: 1,079.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.87 : 1,690.54 = 783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.87/1,690.54 = 783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.87x = 1,690.54 × 783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.87x = 1,323,690.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,690.86/1,225.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.80

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