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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.15, 1,481.90 and 778.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.15, 1,481.90 and 778.77 is: 1,074.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.15 : 1,481.90 = 778.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.15/1,481.90 = 778.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.15x = 1,481.90 × 778.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.15x = 1,154,055.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,055.37/1,074.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.39

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