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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.08, 1,948.08 and 778.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.08, 1,948.08 and 778.80 is: 1,166.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.08 : 1,948.08 = 778.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.08/1,948.08 = 778.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.08x = 1,948.08 × 778.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.08x = 1,517,164.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,164.70/1,300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.98

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