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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.70, 1,509.99 and 780.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.70, 1,509.99 and 780.97 is: 1,076.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.70 : 1,509.99 = 780.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.70/1,509.99 = 780.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.70x = 1,509.99 × 780.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.70x = 1,179,256.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,256.89/1,095.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.26

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