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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.24, 1,652.40 and 778.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.24, 1,652.40 and 778.68 is: 1,168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.24 : 1,652.40 = 778.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.24/1,652.40 = 778.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.24x = 1,652.40 × 778.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.24x = 1,286,690.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,690.83/1,101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.40

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