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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.96, 1,989.64 and 778.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.96, 1,989.64 and 778.88 is: 1,167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.96 : 1,989.64 = 778.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.96/1,989.64 = 778.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.96x = 1,989.64 × 778.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.96x = 1,549,690.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,690.80/1,326.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.85

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