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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.95, 1,978.55 and 770.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.95, 1,978.55 and 770.46 is: 1,154.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.95 : 1,978.55 = 770.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.95/1,978.55 = 770.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.95x = 1,978.55 × 770.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.95x = 1,524,398.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,398.55/1,319.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.89

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