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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.18, 1,691.50 and 783.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.18, 1,691.50 and 783.62 is: 1,080.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.18 : 1,691.50 = 783.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.18/1,691.50 = 783.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.18x = 1,691.50 × 783.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.18x = 1,325,493.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,493.23/1,226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.99

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