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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.01, 1,579.62 and 777.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.01, 1,579.62 and 777.03 is: 1,170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.01 : 1,579.62 = 777.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.01/1,579.62 = 777.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.01x = 1,579.62 × 777.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.01x = 1,227,408.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,408.24/1,049.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.06

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