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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.50, 1,661.64 and 778.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.50, 1,661.64 and 778.93 is: 1,075.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.50 : 1,661.64 = 778.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.50/1,661.64 = 778.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.50x = 1,661.64 × 778.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.50x = 1,294,301.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,301.25/1,203.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.45

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