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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.58, 1,626.21 and 776.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.58, 1,626.21 and 776.57 is: 1,163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.58 : 1,626.21 = 776.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.58/1,626.21 = 776.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.58x = 1,626.21 × 776.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.58x = 1,262,857.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,857.77/1,085.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.30

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