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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.31, 1,553.99 and 775.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.31, 1,553.99 and 775.98 is: 1,162.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.31 : 1,553.99 = 775.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.31/1,553.99 = 775.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.31x = 1,553.99 × 775.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.31x = 1,205,861.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,861.28/1,037.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.49

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