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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.70, 1,699.04 and 770.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.70, 1,699.04 and 770.63 is: 1,155.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.70 : 1,699.04 = 770.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.70/1,699.04 = 770.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.70x = 1,699.04 × 770.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.70x = 1,309,324.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,324.63/1,132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.94

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