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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.72, 2,045.10 and 778.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.72, 2,045.10 and 778.50 is: 1,166.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.72 : 2,045.10 = 778.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.72/2,045.10 = 778.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.72x = 2,045.10 × 778.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.72x = 1,592,110.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,110.35/1,364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.62

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