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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.04, 1,795.47 and 777.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.04, 1,795.47 and 777.37 is: 1,072.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.04 : 1,795.47 = 777.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.04/1,795.47 = 777.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.04x = 1,795.47 × 777.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.04x = 1,395,744.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,744.51/1,301.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.79

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