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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.56, 1,802.52 and 782.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.56, 1,802.52 and 782.58 is: 1,079.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.56 : 1,802.52 = 782.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.56/1,802.52 = 782.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.56x = 1,802.52 × 782.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.56x = 1,410,616.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,616.10/1,306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.64

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