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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.29, 1,522.32 and 771.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.29, 1,522.32 and 771.69 is: 1,063.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.29 : 1,522.32 = 771.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.29/1,522.32 = 771.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.29x = 1,522.32 × 771.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.29x = 1,174,747.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,747.65/1,104.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.80

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