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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.60, 1,653.90 and 771.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.60, 1,653.90 and 771.40 is: 1,157.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.60 : 1,653.90 = 771.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.60/1,653.90 = 771.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.60x = 1,653.90 × 771.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.60x = 1,275,818.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,818.46/1,102.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.10

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