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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.50, 1,677 and 771.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.50, 1,677 and 771.92 is: 1,156.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.50 : 1,677 = 771.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.50/1,677 = 771.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.50x = 1,677 × 771.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.50x = 1,294,509.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,509.84/1,119.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.33

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