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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.62, 1,603.77 and 778.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.62, 1,603.77 and 778.78 is: 1,163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.62 : 1,603.77 = 778.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.62/1,603.77 = 778.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.62x = 1,603.77 × 778.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.62x = 1,248,984.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,984.00/1,073.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.34

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