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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.80, 1,525.54 and 775.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.80, 1,525.54 and 775.34 is: 1,162.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.80 : 1,525.54 = 775.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.80/1,525.54 = 775.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.80x = 1,525.54 × 775.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.80x = 1,182,812.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,812.18/1,017.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.13

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