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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.89, 1,171.49 and 753.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.89, 1,171.49 and 753.45 is: 1,128.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.89 : 1,171.49 = 753.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.89/1,171.49 = 753.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.89x = 1,171.49 × 753.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.89x = 882,655.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,655.37/781.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.87

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