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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.08, 1,796.38 and 770.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.08, 1,796.38 and 770.92 is: 1,063.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.08 : 1,796.38 = 770.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.08/1,796.38 = 770.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.08x = 1,796.38 × 770.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.08x = 1,384,858.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,858.85/1,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.58

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