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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.02, 1,596.98 and 778.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.02, 1,596.98 and 778.97 is: 1,075.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.02 : 1,596.98 = 778.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.02/1,596.98 = 778.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.02x = 1,596.98 × 778.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.02x = 1,243,999.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,999.51/1,157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.18

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