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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.95, 1,379.49 and 777.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.95, 1,379.49 and 777.31 is: 1,070.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.95 : 1,379.49 = 777.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.95/1,379.49 = 777.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.95x = 1,379.49 × 777.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.95x = 1,072,291.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,291.37/1,001.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.20

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