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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.18, 1,554.17 and 775.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.18, 1,554.17 and 775.95 is: 1,162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.18 : 1,554.17 = 775.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.18/1,554.17 = 775.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.18x = 1,554.17 × 775.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.18x = 1,205,954.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,954.33/1,037.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.73

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