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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.55, 2,279.25 and 778.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.55, 2,279.25 and 778.80 is: 1,167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.55 : 2,279.25 = 778.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.55/2,279.25 = 778.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.55x = 2,279.25 × 778.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.55x = 1,775,079.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,079.90/1,520.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.39

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