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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.78, 1,661.12 and 757.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.78, 1,661.12 and 757.22 is: 1,134.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.78 : 1,661.12 = 757.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.78/1,661.12 = 757.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.78x = 1,661.12 × 757.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.78x = 1,257,833.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,833.29/1,108.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.43

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