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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.08, 1,864.34 and 780.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.08, 1,864.34 and 780.92 is: 1,169.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.08 : 1,864.34 = 780.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.08/1,864.34 = 780.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.08x = 1,864.34 × 780.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.08x = 1,455,900.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,900.39/1,245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.32

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