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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.98, 1,556.10 and 780.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.98, 1,556.10 and 780.06 is: 1,074.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.98 : 1,556.10 = 780.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.98/1,556.10 = 780.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.98x = 1,556.10 × 780.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.98x = 1,213,851.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,851.37/1,129.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.22

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