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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.01, 1,559.25 and 775.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.01, 1,559.25 and 775.86 is: 1,071.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.01 : 1,559.25 = 775.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.01/1,559.25 = 775.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.01x = 1,559.25 × 775.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.01x = 1,209,759.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,759.71/1,129.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.52

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