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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.63, 1,557.35 and 774.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.63, 1,557.35 and 774.48 is: 1,069.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.63 : 1,557.35 = 774.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.63/1,557.35 = 774.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.63x = 1,557.35 × 774.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.63x = 1,206,141.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,141.30/1,127.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.63

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