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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.96, 2,266.98 and 781.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.96, 2,266.98 and 781.50 is: 1,170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.96 : 2,266.98 = 781.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.96/2,266.98 = 781.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.96x = 2,266.98 × 781.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.96x = 1,771,644.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,644.87/1,512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.98

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