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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.88, 1,606.44 and 778.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.88, 1,606.44 and 778.64 is: 1,166.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.88 : 1,606.44 = 778.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.88/1,606.44 = 778.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.88x = 1,606.44 × 778.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.88x = 1,250,838.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,838.44/1,071.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.96

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