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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.20, 1,801.73 and 781.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.20, 1,801.73 and 781.13 is: 1,078.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.20 : 1,801.73 = 781.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.20/1,801.73 = 781.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.20x = 1,801.73 × 781.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.20x = 1,407,378.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,378.30/1,305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.29

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