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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.60, 2,042.56 and 783.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.60, 2,042.56 and 783.68 is: 1,175.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.60 : 2,042.56 = 783.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.60/2,042.56 = 783.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.60x = 2,042.56 × 783.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.60x = 1,600,713.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,713.42/1,361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.61

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