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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.88, 1,652.40 and 777.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.88, 1,652.40 and 777.36 is: 1,073.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.88 : 1,652.40 = 777.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.88/1,652.40 = 777.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.88x = 1,652.40 × 777.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.88x = 1,284,509.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,509.66/1,196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.22

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