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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.30, 1,795.87 and 770.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.30, 1,795.87 and 770.49 is: 1,063.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.30 : 1,795.87 = 770.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.30/1,795.87 = 770.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.30x = 1,795.87 × 770.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.30x = 1,383,699.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,699.88/1,301.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.32

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