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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.92, 1,700.52 and 771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.92, 1,700.52 and 771.04 is: 1,156.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.92 : 1,700.52 = 771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.92/1,700.52 = 771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.92x = 1,700.52 × 771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.92x = 1,311,168.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,168.94/1,133.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.32

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