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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.04, 1,694.43 and 780.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.04, 1,694.43 and 780.05 is: 1,076.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.04 : 1,694.43 = 780.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.04/1,694.43 = 780.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.04x = 1,694.43 × 780.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.04x = 1,321,732.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,732.63/1,228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.30

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