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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.53, 1,987.53 and 776.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.53, 1,987.53 and 776.56 is: 1,164.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.53 : 1,987.53 = 776.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.53/1,987.53 = 776.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.53x = 1,987.53 × 776.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.53x = 1,543,436.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,436.30/1,325.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.39

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