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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.73, 2,264.68 and 780.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.73, 2,264.68 and 780.11 is: 1,169.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.73 : 2,264.68 = 780.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.73/2,264.68 = 780.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.73x = 2,264.68 × 780.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.73x = 1,766,699.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,699.51/1,510.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.43

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