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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.66, 1,621.33 and 772.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.66, 1,621.33 and 772.57 is: 1,158.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.66 : 1,621.33 = 772.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.66/1,621.33 = 772.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.66x = 1,621.33 × 772.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.66x = 1,252,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,597.75/1,081.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.03

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