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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.32, 1,559.16 and 775.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.32, 1,559.16 and 775.82 is: 1,071.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.32 : 1,559.16 = 775.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.32/1,559.16 = 775.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.32x = 1,559.16 × 775.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.32x = 1,209,619.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,619.72/1,129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.10

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