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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.58, 1,652.64 and 777.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.58, 1,652.64 and 777.58 is: 1,166.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.58 : 1,652.64 = 777.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.58/1,652.64 = 777.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.58x = 1,652.64 × 777.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.58x = 1,285,051.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,051.55/1,101.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.56

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