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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.20, 1,650.98 and 777.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.20, 1,650.98 and 777.67 is: 1,072.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.20 : 1,650.98 = 777.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.20/1,650.98 = 777.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.20x = 1,650.98 × 777.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.20x = 1,283,917.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,917.62/1,197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.43

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