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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.76, 1,563.12 and 778.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.76, 1,563.12 and 778.44 is: 1,073.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.76 : 1,563.12 = 778.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.76/1,563.12 = 778.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.76x = 1,563.12 × 778.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.76x = 1,216,795.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,795.13/1,133.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.24

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