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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.94, 1,691.33 and 783.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.94, 1,691.33 and 783.77 is: 1,081.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.94 : 1,691.33 = 783.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.94/1,691.33 = 783.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.94x = 1,691.33 × 783.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.94x = 1,325,601.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,601.34/1,225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.30

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