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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.54, 2,269.38 and 781.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.54, 2,269.38 and 781.66 is: 1,172.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.54 : 2,269.38 = 781.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.54/2,269.38 = 781.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.54x = 2,269.38 × 781.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.54x = 1,773,883.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,883.57/1,512.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.78

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