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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.65, 1,415.60 and 777.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.65, 1,415.60 and 777.37 is: 1,071.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.65 : 1,415.60 = 777.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.65/1,415.60 = 777.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.65x = 1,415.60 × 777.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.65x = 1,100,444.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,444.97/1,026.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.88

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