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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.00, 2,049.50 and 780.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.00, 2,049.50 and 780.64 is: 1,171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.00 : 2,049.50 = 780.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.00/2,049.50 = 780.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.00x = 2,049.50 × 780.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.00x = 1,599,918.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,918.51/1,366.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.25

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