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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.99, 1,727.80 and 780.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.99, 1,727.80 and 780.17 is: 1,076.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.99 : 1,727.80 = 780.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.99/1,727.80 = 780.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.99x = 1,727.80 × 780.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.99x = 1,347,967.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,967.14/1,251.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.66

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