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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.34, 2,036.61 and 780.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.34, 2,036.61 and 780.21 is: 1,170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.34 : 2,036.61 = 780.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.34/2,036.61 = 780.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.34x = 2,036.61 × 780.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.34x = 1,588,983.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,983.49/1,357.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.66

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