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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.29, 1,858.61 and 780.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.29, 1,858.61 and 780.09 is: 1,076.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.29 : 1,858.61 = 780.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.29/1,858.61 = 780.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.29x = 1,858.61 × 780.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.29x = 1,449,883.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,883.07/1,347.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.15

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