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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.60, 1,569.03 and 771.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.60, 1,569.03 and 771.10 is: 1,157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.60 : 1,569.03 = 771.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.60/1,569.03 = 771.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.60x = 1,569.03 × 771.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.60x = 1,209,879.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,879.03/1,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.11

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