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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.10, 1,598.55 and 775.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.10, 1,598.55 and 775.26 is: 1,158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.10 : 1,598.55 = 775.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.10/1,598.55 = 775.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.10x = 1,598.55 × 775.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.10x = 1,239,291.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,291.87/1,070.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.11

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