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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.50, 1,738.54 and 781.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.50, 1,738.54 and 781.32 is: 1,078.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.50 : 1,738.54 = 781.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.50/1,738.54 = 781.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.50x = 1,738.54 × 781.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.50x = 1,358,356.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,356.07/1,259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.49

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