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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.44, 1,532.16 and 778.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.44, 1,532.16 and 778.86 is: 1,073.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.44 : 1,532.16 = 778.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.44/1,532.16 = 778.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.44x = 1,532.16 × 778.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.44x = 1,193,338.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,338.14/1,111.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.69

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