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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.89, 1,524.83 and 774.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.89, 1,524.83 and 774.11 is: 1,068.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.89 : 1,524.83 = 774.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.89/1,524.83 = 774.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.89x = 1,524.83 × 774.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.89x = 1,180,384.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,384.86/1,104.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.33

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