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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.55, 2,280.75 and 779.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.55, 2,280.75 and 779.80 is: 1,168.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.55 : 2,280.75 = 779.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.55/2,280.75 = 779.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.55x = 2,280.75 × 779.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.55x = 1,778,528.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,528.85/1,521.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.89

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