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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.76, 1,725.28 and 780.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.76, 1,725.28 and 780.40 is: 1,169.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.76 : 1,725.28 = 780.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.76/1,725.28 = 780.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.76x = 1,725.28 × 780.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.76x = 1,346,408.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,408.51/1,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.00

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