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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.89, 1,559.88 and 776.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.89, 1,559.88 and 776.03 is: 1,071.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.89 : 1,559.88 = 776.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.89/1,559.88 = 776.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.89x = 1,559.88 × 776.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.89x = 1,210,505.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,505.88/1,129.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.34

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