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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.47, 1,862.44 and 780.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.47, 1,862.44 and 780.57 is: 1,170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.47 : 1,862.44 = 780.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.47/1,862.44 = 780.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.47x = 1,862.44 × 780.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.47x = 1,453,764.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,764.79/1,242.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.06

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