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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.46, 1,629.35 and 777.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.46, 1,629.35 and 777.74 is: 1,165.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.46 : 1,629.35 = 777.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.46/1,629.35 = 777.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.46x = 1,629.35 × 777.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.46x = 1,267,201.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,201.55/1,087.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.29

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