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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.84, 1,521.38 and 771.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.84, 1,521.38 and 771.14 is: 1,063.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.84 : 1,521.38 = 771.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.84/1,521.38 = 771.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.84x = 1,521.38 × 771.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.84x = 1,173,196.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,196.97/1,102.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.80

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