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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.91, 1,517 and 779.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.91, 1,517 and 779.96 is: 1,168.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.91 : 1,517 = 779.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.91/1,517 = 779.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.91x = 1,517 × 779.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.91x = 1,183,191.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,191.74/1,012.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.11

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