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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.09, 1,563.96 and 779.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.09, 1,563.96 and 779.07 is: 1,075.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.09 : 1,563.96 = 779.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.09/1,563.96 = 779.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.09x = 1,563.96 × 779.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.09x = 1,218,434.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,434.32/1,133.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.32

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