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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.09, 1,801.08 and 781.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.09, 1,801.08 and 781.02 is: 1,077.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.09 : 1,801.08 = 781.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.09/1,801.08 = 781.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.09x = 1,801.08 × 781.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.09x = 1,406,679.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,679.50/1,305.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.84

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