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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363, 2,041.24 and 784.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363, 2,041.24 and 784.66 is: 1,175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363 : 2,041.24 = 784.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363/2,041.24 = 784.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363x = 2,041.24 × 784.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363x = 1,601,679.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,679.38/1,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.11

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