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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.76, 1,984.11 and 778.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.76, 1,984.11 and 778.40 is: 1,167.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.76 : 1,984.11 = 778.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.76/1,984.11 = 778.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.76x = 1,984.11 × 778.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.76x = 1,544,421.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,421.30/1,322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.57

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