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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.55, 1,542.86 and 780.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.55, 1,542.86 and 780.73 is: 1,166.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.55 : 1,542.86 = 780.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.55/1,542.86 = 780.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.55x = 1,542.86 × 780.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.55x = 1,204,557.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,557.09/1,032.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.58

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