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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.92, 1,516.17 and 778.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.92, 1,516.17 and 778.97 is: 1,169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.92 : 1,516.17 = 778.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.92/1,516.17 = 778.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.92x = 1,516.17 × 778.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.92x = 1,181,044.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,044.75/1,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.45

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