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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.15, 1,565.56 and 771.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.15, 1,565.56 and 771.56 is: 1,154.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.15 : 1,565.56 = 771.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.15/1,565.56 = 771.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.15x = 1,565.56 × 771.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.15x = 1,207,923.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,923.47/1,046.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.64

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