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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.51, 1,797.54 and 771.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.51, 1,797.54 and 771.56 is: 1,064.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.51 : 1,797.54 = 771.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.51/1,797.54 = 771.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.51x = 1,797.54 × 771.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.51x = 1,386,900.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,900.97/1,302.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.79

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