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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.28, 1,694.86 and 778.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.28, 1,694.86 and 778.82 is: 1,165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.28 : 1,694.86 = 778.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.28/1,694.86 = 778.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.28x = 1,694.86 × 778.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.28x = 1,319,983.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,983.73/1,132.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.78

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