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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.04, 1,796.76 and 778.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.04, 1,796.76 and 778.24 is: 1,073.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.04 : 1,796.76 = 778.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.04/1,796.76 = 778.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.04x = 1,796.76 × 778.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.04x = 1,398,310.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,310.50/1,302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.94

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