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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783, 1,174.50 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783, 1,174.50 and 270 is: 405

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783 : 1,174.50 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783/1,174.50 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783x = 1,174.50 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783x = 317,115
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,115/783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405

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