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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.62, 1,655.73 and 779.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.62, 1,655.73 and 779.46 is: 1,167.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.62 : 1,655.73 = 779.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.62/1,655.73 = 779.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.62x = 1,655.73 × 779.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.62x = 1,290,575.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,575.31/1,105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.29

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