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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.38, 1,988.10 and 776.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.38, 1,988.10 and 776.96 is: 1,166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.38 : 1,988.10 = 776.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.38/1,988.10 = 776.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.38x = 1,988.10 × 776.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.38x = 1,544,674.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,674.18/1,324.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.34

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