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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.04, 1,770.54 and 786.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.04, 1,770.54 and 786.52 is: 1,085.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.04 : 1,770.54 = 786.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.04/1,770.54 = 786.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.04x = 1,770.54 × 786.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.04x = 1,392,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,565.12/1,283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.36

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