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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.99, 1,796.37 and 777.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.99, 1,796.37 and 777.92 is: 1,073.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.99 : 1,796.37 = 777.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.99/1,796.37 = 777.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.99x = 1,796.37 × 777.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.99x = 1,397,432.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,432.15/1,301.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.30

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