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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.96, 1,947.36 and 777.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.96, 1,947.36 and 777.68 is: 1,165.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.96 : 1,947.36 = 777.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.96/1,947.36 = 777.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.96x = 1,947.36 × 777.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.96x = 1,514,422.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,422.92/1,298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.87

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