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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.91, 1,796.63 and 777.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.91, 1,796.63 and 777.95 is: 1,073.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.91 : 1,796.63 = 777.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.91/1,796.63 = 777.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.91x = 1,796.63 × 777.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.91x = 1,397,681.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,681.27/1,301.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.56

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