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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.21, 1,797 and 778.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.21, 1,797 and 778.14 is: 1,073.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.21 : 1,797 = 778.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.21/1,797 = 778.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.21x = 1,797 × 778.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.21x = 1,398,317.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,317.58/1,302.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.80

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