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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.15, 1,814.58 and 783.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.15, 1,814.58 and 783.69 is: 1,081.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.15 : 1,814.58 = 783.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.15/1,814.58 = 783.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.15x = 1,814.58 × 783.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.15x = 1,422,068.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,068.82/1,315.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.30

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