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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.35, 1,679.90 and 775.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.35, 1,679.90 and 775.10 is: 1,163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.35 : 1,679.90 = 775.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.35/1,679.90 = 775.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.35x = 1,679.90 × 775.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.35x = 1,302,092.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,092.63/1,119.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.26

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