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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.53, 1,992.75 and 782.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.53, 1,992.75 and 782.09 is: 1,172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.53 : 1,992.75 = 782.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.53/1,992.75 = 782.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.53x = 1,992.75 × 782.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.53x = 1,558,517.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,517.23/1,329.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.23

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