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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.08, 1,625.78 and 775.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.08, 1,625.78 and 775.36 is: 1,161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.08 : 1,625.78 = 775.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.08/1,625.78 = 775.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.08x = 1,625.78 × 775.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.08x = 1,260,564.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,564.78/1,085.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.73

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