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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.76, 1,552.16 and 779.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.76, 1,552.16 and 779.44 is: 1,168.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.76 : 1,552.16 = 779.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.76/1,552.16 = 779.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.76x = 1,552.16 × 779.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.76x = 1,209,815.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,815.59/1,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.05

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