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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.14, 1,719.50 and 780.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.14, 1,719.50 and 780.39 is: 1,076.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.14 : 1,719.50 = 780.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.14/1,719.50 = 780.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.14x = 1,719.50 × 780.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.14x = 1,341,876.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,876.70/1,246.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.83

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