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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.24, 1,954.16 and 783.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.24, 1,954.16 and 783.27 is: 1,175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.24 : 1,954.16 = 783.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.24/1,954.16 = 783.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.24x = 1,954.16 × 783.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.24x = 1,530,633.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,633.92/1,302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.38

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