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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.96, 1,481.46 and 778.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.96, 1,481.46 and 778.88 is: 1,074.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.96 : 1,481.46 = 778.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.96/1,481.46 = 778.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.96x = 1,481.46 × 778.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.96x = 1,153,879.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,879.56/1,073.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.42

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