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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.73, 1,369.40 and 781.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.73, 1,369.40 and 781.68 is: 1,174.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.73 : 1,369.40 = 781.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.73/1,369.40 = 781.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.73x = 1,369.40 × 781.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.73x = 1,070,428.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,428.68/911.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.06

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