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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.38, 1,479.60 and 778.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.38, 1,479.60 and 778.26 is: 1,073.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.38 : 1,479.60 = 778.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.38/1,479.60 = 778.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.38x = 1,479.60 × 778.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.38x = 1,151,513.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,513.50/1,072.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.79

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