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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.09, 1,651.50 and 775.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.09, 1,651.50 and 775.01 is: 1,159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.09 : 1,651.50 = 775.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.09/1,651.50 = 775.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.09x = 1,651.50 × 775.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.09x = 1,279,920.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,920.76/1,104.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.25

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