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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.15, 1,905.66 and 783.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.15, 1,905.66 and 783.51 is: 1,081.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.15 : 1,905.66 = 783.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.15/1,905.66 = 783.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.15x = 1,905.66 × 783.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.15x = 1,493,094.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,094.63/1,381.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.05

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