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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.10, 1,795.29 and 770.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.10, 1,795.29 and 770.42 is: 1,063.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.10 : 1,795.29 = 770.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.10/1,795.29 = 770.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.10x = 1,795.29 × 770.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.10x = 1,383,127.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,127.32/1,301.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.04

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