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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.27, 1,680.43 and 771.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.27, 1,680.43 and 771.74 is: 1,158.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.27 : 1,680.43 = 771.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.27/1,680.43 = 771.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.27x = 1,680.43 × 771.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.27x = 1,296,857.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,857.32/1,119.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.66

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