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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.11, 1,557.38 and 778.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.11, 1,557.38 and 778.19 is: 1,074.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.11 : 1,557.38 = 778.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.11/1,557.38 = 778.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.11x = 1,557.38 × 778.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.11x = 1,211,933.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,933.65/1,128.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.30

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