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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.70, 2,262.57 and 778.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.70, 2,262.57 and 778.18 is: 1,167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.70 : 2,262.57 = 778.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.70/2,262.57 = 778.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.70x = 2,262.57 × 778.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.70x = 1,760,686.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,686.72/1,508.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.02

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