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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.99, 1,545.39 and 766.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.99, 1,545.39 and 766.20 is: 1,057.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.99 : 1,545.39 = 766.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.99/1,545.39 = 766.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.99x = 1,545.39 × 766.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.99x = 1,184,077.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,077.82/1,119.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.22

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