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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.58, 1,807.60 and 778.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.58, 1,807.60 and 778.84 is: 1,075.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.58 : 1,807.60 = 778.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.58/1,807.60 = 778.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.58x = 1,807.60 × 778.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.58x = 1,407,824.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,824.09/1,309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.02

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