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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.78, 1,901.36 and 780.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.78, 1,901.36 and 780.78 is: 1,171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.78 : 1,901.36 = 780.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.78/1,901.36 = 780.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.78x = 1,901.36 × 780.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.78x = 1,484,543.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,543.86/1,266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.90

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