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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.70, 1,953.92 and 782.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.70, 1,953.92 and 782.97 is: 1,175.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.70 : 1,953.92 = 782.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.70/1,953.92 = 782.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.70x = 1,953.92 × 782.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.70x = 1,529,856.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,856.83/1,301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.28

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