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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.60, 1,796.24 and 777.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.60, 1,796.24 and 777.56 is: 1,073.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.60 : 1,796.24 = 777.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.60/1,796.24 = 777.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.60x = 1,796.24 × 777.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.60x = 1,396,684.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,684.37/1,301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.05

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