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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.60, 1,555.74 and 778.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.60, 1,555.74 and 778.68 is: 1,073.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.60 : 1,555.74 = 778.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.60/1,555.74 = 778.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.60x = 1,555.74 × 778.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.60x = 1,211,423.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,423.62/1,128.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.39

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