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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.43, 1,552.42 and 770.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.43, 1,552.42 and 770.94 is: 1,064.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.43 : 1,552.42 = 770.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.43/1,552.42 = 770.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.43x = 1,552.42 × 770.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.43x = 1,196,823.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,823.64/1,124.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.39

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