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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.50, 1,729.47 and 781.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.50, 1,729.47 and 781.47 is: 1,078.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.50 : 1,729.47 = 781.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.50/1,729.47 = 781.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.50x = 1,729.47 × 781.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.50x = 1,351,528.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,528.92/1,253.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.20

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