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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.10, 1,799.46 and 780

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.10, 1,799.46 and 780 is: 1,076.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.10 : 1,799.46 = 780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.10/1,799.46 = 780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.10x = 1,799.46 × 780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.10x = 1,403,578.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,578.80/1,304.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.28

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