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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.74, 1,560.80 and 781.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.74, 1,560.80 and 781.16 is: 1,173.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.74 : 1,560.80 = 781.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.74/1,560.80 = 781.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.74x = 1,560.80 × 781.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.74x = 1,219,234.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,234.52/1,038.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.77

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