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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.78, 1,689.50 and 770.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.78, 1,689.50 and 770.37 is: 1,156.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.78 : 1,689.50 = 770.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.78/1,689.50 = 770.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.78x = 1,689.50 × 770.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.78x = 1,301,540.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,540.12/1,125.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.12

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