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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.92, 1,562.78 and 781.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.92, 1,562.78 and 781.70 is: 1,171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.92 : 1,562.78 = 781.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.92/1,562.78 = 781.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.92x = 1,562.78 × 781.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.92x = 1,221,625.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,625.13/1,042.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.35

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