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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.58, 1,533.78 and 797.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.58, 1,533.78 and 797.76 is: 1,099.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.58 : 1,533.78 = 797.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.58/1,533.78 = 797.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.58x = 1,533.78 × 797.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.58x = 1,223,588.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,588.33/1,112.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.78

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