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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.54, 1,902.24 and 781.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.54, 1,902.24 and 781.56 is: 1,171.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.54 : 1,902.24 = 781.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.54/1,902.24 = 781.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.54x = 1,902.24 × 781.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.54x = 1,486,714.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,714.69/1,269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.07

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