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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.68, 1,796.16 and 777.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.68, 1,796.16 and 777.76 is: 1,073.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.68 : 1,796.16 = 777.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.68/1,796.16 = 777.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.68x = 1,796.16 × 777.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.68x = 1,396,981.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,981.40/1,301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.21

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