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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.77, 1,594.33 and 772.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.77, 1,594.33 and 772.27 is: 1,157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.77 : 1,594.33 = 772.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.77/1,594.33 = 772.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.77x = 1,594.33 × 772.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.77x = 1,231,253.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,253.23/1,063.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.44

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