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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.54, 1,369.99 and 783.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.54, 1,369.99 and 783.37 is: 1,176.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.54 : 1,369.99 = 783.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.54/1,369.99 = 783.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.54x = 1,369.99 × 783.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.54x = 1,073,209.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,209.55/912.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.07

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