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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.50, 1,524.32 and 774.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.50, 1,524.32 and 774.30 is: 1,066.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.50 : 1,524.32 = 774.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.50/1,524.32 = 774.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.50x = 1,524.32 × 774.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.50x = 1,180,280.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,280.98/1,106.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.68

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