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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.16, 1,801.22 and 781.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.16, 1,801.22 and 781.48 is: 1,078.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.16 : 1,801.22 = 781.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.16/1,801.22 = 781.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.16x = 1,801.22 × 781.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.16x = 1,407,617.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,617.41/1,305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.50

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