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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.40, 1,897.80 and 778.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.40, 1,897.80 and 778.40 is: 1,168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.40 : 1,897.80 = 778.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.40/1,897.80 = 778.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.40x = 1,897.80 × 778.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.40x = 1,477,247.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,247.52/1,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.34

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