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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.52, 1,627.80 and 780.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.52, 1,627.80 and 780.24 is: 1,170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.52 : 1,627.80 = 780.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.52/1,627.80 = 780.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.52x = 1,627.80 × 780.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.52x = 1,270,074.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,074.67/1,085.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.01

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