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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.53, 1,796.11 and 777.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.53, 1,796.11 and 777.56 is: 1,073.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.53 : 1,796.11 = 777.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.53/1,796.11 = 777.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.53x = 1,796.11 × 777.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.53x = 1,396,583.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,583.29/1,301.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.03

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