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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.38, 2,046.02 and 780.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.38, 2,046.02 and 780.08 is: 1,168.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.38 : 2,046.02 = 780.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.38/2,046.02 = 780.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.38x = 2,046.02 × 780.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.38x = 1,596,045.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,045.15/1,365.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.94

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