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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.40, 1,863.60 and 780.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.40, 1,863.60 and 780.70 is: 1,171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.40 : 1,863.60 = 780.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.40/1,863.60 = 780.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.40x = 1,863.60 × 780.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.40x = 1,454,912.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,912.52/1,242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.05

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