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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.60, 1,569.90 and 771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.60, 1,569.90 and 771.20 is: 1,156.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.60 : 1,569.90 = 771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.60/1,569.90 = 771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.60x = 1,569.90 × 771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.60x = 1,210,706.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,706.88/1,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.80

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