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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.08, 1,936.62 and 777

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.08, 1,936.62 and 777 is: 1,165.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.08 : 1,936.62 = 777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.08/1,936.62 = 777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.08x = 1,936.62 × 777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.08x = 1,504,753.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,753.74/1,291.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.50

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