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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.91, 1,530.89 and 778.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.91, 1,530.89 and 778.41 is: 1,073.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.91 : 1,530.89 = 778.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.91/1,530.89 = 778.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.91x = 1,530.89 × 778.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.91x = 1,191,656.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,656.19/1,109.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.65

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