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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.82, 1,719.88 and 780.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.82, 1,719.88 and 780.26 is: 1,076.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.82 : 1,719.88 = 780.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.82/1,719.88 = 780.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.82x = 1,719.88 × 780.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.82x = 1,341,953.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,953.57/1,246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.30

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