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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.29, 1,486.43 and 778.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.29, 1,486.43 and 778.97 is: 1,074.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.29 : 1,486.43 = 778.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.29/1,486.43 = 778.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.29x = 1,486.43 × 778.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.29x = 1,157,873.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,873.05/1,077.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.81

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