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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.68, 2,272.06 and 783.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.68, 2,272.06 and 783.78 is: 1,176.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.68 : 2,272.06 = 783.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.68/2,272.06 = 783.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.68x = 2,272.06 × 783.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.68x = 1,780,795.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,795.19/1,513.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.47

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