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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.36, 1,942.08 and 782.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.36, 1,942.08 and 782.24 is: 1,172.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.36 : 1,942.08 = 782.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.36/1,942.08 = 782.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.36x = 1,942.08 × 782.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.36x = 1,519,172.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,172.66/1,295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.78

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