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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.56, 1,591.32 and 780.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.56, 1,591.32 and 780.04 is: 1,076.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.56 : 1,591.32 = 780.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.56/1,591.32 = 780.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.56x = 1,591.32 × 780.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.56x = 1,241,293.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,293.25/1,153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.05

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