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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.23, 1,170.23 and 751.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.23, 1,170.23 and 751.06 is: 1,125.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.23 : 1,170.23 = 751.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.23/1,170.23 = 751.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.23x = 1,170.23 × 751.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.23x = 878,912.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,912.94/781.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.04

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