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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.50, 1,528.46 and 777.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.50, 1,528.46 and 777.30 is: 1,070.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.50 : 1,528.46 = 777.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.50/1,528.46 = 777.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.50x = 1,528.46 × 777.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.50x = 1,188,071.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,071.96/1,109.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.82

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