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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.79, 1,652.34 and 778.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.79, 1,652.34 and 778.39 is: 1,073.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.79 : 1,652.34 = 778.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.79/1,652.34 = 778.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.79x = 1,652.34 × 778.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.79x = 1,286,156.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,156.67/1,197.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.77

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