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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.43, 1,553.80 and 771.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.43, 1,553.80 and 771.94 is: 1,065.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.43 : 1,553.80 = 771.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.43/1,553.80 = 771.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.43x = 1,553.80 × 771.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.43x = 1,199,440.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,440.37/1,125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.76

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