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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.97, 1,797.47 and 771.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.97, 1,797.47 and 771.71 is: 1,064.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.97 : 1,797.47 = 771.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.97/1,797.47 = 771.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.97x = 1,797.47 × 771.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.97x = 1,387,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,125.57/1,302.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.59

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