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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.67, 1,682.78 and 776.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.67, 1,682.78 and 776.08 is: 1,162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.67 : 1,682.78 = 776.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.67/1,682.78 = 776.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.67x = 1,682.78 × 776.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.67x = 1,305,970.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,970.13/1,123.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.23

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