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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041, 1,556.66 and 777.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041, 1,556.66 and 777.92 is: 1,163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041 : 1,556.66 = 777.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041/1,556.66 = 777.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041x = 1,556.66 × 777.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041x = 1,210,956.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,956.95/1,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.26

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