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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.95, 1,526.53 and 775.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.95, 1,526.53 and 775.11 is: 1,160.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.95 : 1,526.53 = 775.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.95/1,526.53 = 775.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.95x = 1,526.53 × 775.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.95x = 1,183,219.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,219.10/1,019.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.08

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