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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.02, 1,795.44 and 777.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.02, 1,795.44 and 777.36 is: 1,072.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.02 : 1,795.44 = 777.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.02/1,795.44 = 777.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.02x = 1,795.44 × 777.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.02x = 1,395,703.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,703.24/1,301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.78

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