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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.77, 1,591.34 and 770.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.77, 1,591.34 and 770.27 is: 1,154.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.77 : 1,591.34 = 770.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.77/1,591.34 = 770.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.77x = 1,591.34 × 770.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.77x = 1,225,749.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,749.65/1,061.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.44

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