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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.33, 1,795.79 and 777.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.33, 1,795.79 and 777.26 is: 1,072.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.33 : 1,795.79 = 777.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.33/1,795.79 = 777.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.33x = 1,795.79 × 777.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.33x = 1,395,802.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,802.17/1,301.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.59

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