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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.54, 1,560.35 and 777.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.54, 1,560.35 and 777.77 is: 1,072.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.54 : 1,560.35 = 777.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.54/1,560.35 = 777.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.54x = 1,560.35 × 777.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.54x = 1,213,581.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,581.73/1,131.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.50

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