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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.35, 1,682.90 and 777.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.35, 1,682.90 and 777.10 is: 1,166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.35 : 1,682.90 = 777.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.35/1,682.90 = 777.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.35x = 1,682.90 × 777.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.35x = 1,307,781.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,781.59/1,121.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.26

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