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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.85, 1,364.46 and 783.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.85, 1,364.46 and 783.65 is: 1,170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.85 : 1,364.46 = 783.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.85/1,364.46 = 783.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.85x = 1,364.46 × 783.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.85x = 1,069,252.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,252.26/913.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.06

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