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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.42, 1,656.09 and 780.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.42, 1,656.09 and 780.66 is: 1,076.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.42 : 1,656.09 = 780.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.42/1,656.09 = 780.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.42x = 1,656.09 × 780.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.42x = 1,292,843.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,843.22/1,200.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.99

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