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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.20, 1,366.80 and 783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.20, 1,366.80 and 783.20 is: 1,174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.20 : 1,366.80 = 783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.20/1,366.80 = 783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.20x = 1,366.80 × 783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.20x = 1,070,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,477.76/911.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.80

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