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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.18, 1,529.48 and 775.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.18, 1,529.48 and 775.98 is: 1,164.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.18 : 1,529.48 = 775.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.18/1,529.48 = 775.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.18x = 1,529.48 × 775.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.18x = 1,186,847.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,847.83/1,019.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.51

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