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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.70, 1,519.04 and 781.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.70, 1,519.04 and 781.92 is: 1,172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.70 : 1,519.04 = 781.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.70/1,519.04 = 781.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.70x = 1,519.04 × 781.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.70x = 1,187,769.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,769.71/1,012.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.88

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