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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.74, 1,977.77 and 793.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.74, 1,977.77 and 793.33 is: 1,187.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.74 : 1,977.77 = 793.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.74/1,977.77 = 793.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.74x = 1,977.77 × 793.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.74x = 1,569,027.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,027.98/1,320.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.99

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