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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.19, 1,691.40 and 783.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.19, 1,691.40 and 783.93 is: 1,081.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.19 : 1,691.40 = 783.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.19/1,691.40 = 783.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.19x = 1,691.40 × 783.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.19x = 1,325,939.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,939.20/1,226.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.35

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