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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.24, 1,595.52 and 777.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.24, 1,595.52 and 777.12 is: 1,167.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.24 : 1,595.52 = 777.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.24/1,595.52 = 777.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.24x = 1,595.52 × 777.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.24x = 1,239,910.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,910.50/1,062.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.26

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