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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.28, 2,265.42 and 779.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.28, 2,265.42 and 779.48 is: 1,169.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.28 : 2,265.42 = 779.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.28/2,265.42 = 779.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.28x = 2,265.42 × 779.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.28x = 1,765,849.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,849.58/1,510.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.22

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