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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.72, 1,576.02 and 775.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.72, 1,576.02 and 775.60 is: 1,162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.72 : 1,576.02 = 775.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.72/1,576.02 = 775.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.72x = 1,576.02 × 775.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.72x = 1,222,361.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,361.11/1,051.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.25

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