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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.01, 1,774.20 and 781.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.01, 1,774.20 and 781.58 is: 1,078.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.01 : 1,774.20 = 781.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.01/1,774.20 = 781.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.01x = 1,774.20 × 781.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.01x = 1,386,686.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,686.60/1,286.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.29

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