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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.08, 2,263.68 and 780.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.08, 2,263.68 and 780.72 is: 1,170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.08 : 2,263.68 = 780.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.08/2,263.68 = 780.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.08x = 2,263.68 × 780.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.08x = 1,767,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,300.25/1,510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.34

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