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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.03, 1,897.23 and 778.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.03, 1,897.23 and 778.03 is: 1,167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.03 : 1,897.23 = 778.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.03/1,897.23 = 778.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.03x = 1,897.23 × 778.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.03x = 1,476,101.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,101.86/1,264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.77

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