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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.33, 1,583.99 and 776.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.33, 1,583.99 and 776.84 is: 1,165.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.33 : 1,583.99 = 776.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.33/1,583.99 = 776.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.33x = 1,583.99 × 776.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.33x = 1,230,494.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,494.99/1,055.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.99

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