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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.56, 1,527.48 and 775.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.56, 1,527.48 and 775.73 is: 1,161.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.56 : 1,527.48 = 775.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.56/1,527.48 = 775.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.56x = 1,527.48 × 775.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.56x = 1,184,912.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,912.06/1,020.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.04

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