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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.82, 1,684.44 and 778.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.82, 1,684.44 and 778.50 is: 1,165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.82 : 1,684.44 = 778.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.82/1,684.44 = 778.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.82x = 1,684.44 × 778.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.82x = 1,311,336.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,336.54/1,124.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.82

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