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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.38, 1,773.70 and 781.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.38, 1,773.70 and 781.51 is: 1,078.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.38 : 1,773.70 = 781.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.38/1,773.70 = 781.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.38x = 1,773.70 × 781.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.38x = 1,386,164.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,164.29/1,285.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.41

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