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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.66, 1,527.78 and 776.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.66, 1,527.78 and 776.16 is: 1,070.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.66 : 1,527.78 = 776.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.66/1,527.78 = 776.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.66x = 1,527.78 × 776.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.66x = 1,185,801.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,801.72/1,107.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.55

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