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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.45, 1,509.99 and 779.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.45, 1,509.99 and 779.77 is: 1,075.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.45 : 1,509.99 = 779.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.45/1,509.99 = 779.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.45x = 1,509.99 × 779.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.45x = 1,177,437.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,437.35/1,094.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.83

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