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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.10, 2,266.65 and 780.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.10, 2,266.65 and 780.90 is: 1,171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.10 : 2,266.65 = 780.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.10/2,266.65 = 780.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.10x = 2,266.65 × 780.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.10x = 1,770,026.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,026.99/1,511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.35

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