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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.66, 1,550.50 and 776.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.66, 1,550.50 and 776.88 is: 1,165.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.66 : 1,550.50 = 776.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.66/1,550.50 = 776.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.66x = 1,550.50 × 776.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.66x = 1,204,552.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,552.44/1,033.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.33

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