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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.25, 1,906.07 and 783.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.25, 1,906.07 and 783.72 is: 1,081.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.25 : 1,906.07 = 783.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.25/1,906.07 = 783.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.25x = 1,906.07 × 783.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.25x = 1,493,821.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,821.26/1,381.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.50

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