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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.31, 1,659.79 and 778.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.31, 1,659.79 and 778.50 is: 1,073.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.31 : 1,659.79 = 778.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.31/1,659.79 = 778.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.31x = 1,659.79 × 778.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.31x = 1,292,146.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,146.52/1,203.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.83

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