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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.60, 1,677.60 and 771.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.60, 1,677.60 and 771.75 is: 1,156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.60 : 1,677.60 = 771.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.60/1,677.60 = 771.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.60x = 1,677.60 × 771.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.60x = 1,294,687.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,687.80/1,119.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.38

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