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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.89, 1,620.41 and 774.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.89, 1,620.41 and 774.09 is: 1,159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.89 : 1,620.41 = 774.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.89/1,620.41 = 774.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.89x = 1,620.41 × 774.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.89x = 1,254,339.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,339.31/1,081.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.40

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