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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.20, 1,684.80 and 779.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.20, 1,684.80 and 779.60 is: 1,167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.20 : 1,684.80 = 779.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.20/1,684.80 = 779.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.20x = 1,684.80 × 779.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.20x = 1,313,470.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,470.08/1,125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.32

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