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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.68, 1,528.08 and 778.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.68, 1,528.08 and 778.16 is: 1,165.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.68 : 1,528.08 = 778.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.68/1,528.08 = 778.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.68x = 1,528.08 × 778.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.68x = 1,189,090.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,090.73/1,020.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.00

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