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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.50, 1,529.82 and 778.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.50, 1,529.82 and 778.50 is: 1,165.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.50 : 1,529.82 = 778.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.50/1,529.82 = 778.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.50x = 1,529.82 × 778.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.50x = 1,190,964.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,964.87/1,021.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.90

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