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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.60, 1,675.89 and 770.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.60, 1,675.89 and 770.89 is: 1,153.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.60 : 1,675.89 = 770.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.60/1,675.89 = 770.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.60x = 1,675.89 × 770.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.60x = 1,291,926.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,926.84/1,119.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.92

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