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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.22, 1,582.77 and 768.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.22, 1,582.77 and 768.42 is: 1,152.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.22 : 1,582.77 = 768.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.22/1,582.77 = 768.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.22x = 1,582.77 × 768.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.22x = 1,216,232.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,232.12/1,055.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.59

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