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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.60, 2,268.90 and 782.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.60, 2,268.90 and 782.40 is: 1,173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.60 : 2,268.90 = 782.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.60/2,268.90 = 782.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.60x = 2,268.90 × 782.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.60x = 1,775,187.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,187.36/1,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.60

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