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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.21, 1,575.70 and 770.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.21, 1,575.70 and 770.06 is: 1,061.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.21 : 1,575.70 = 770.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.21/1,575.70 = 770.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.21x = 1,575.70 × 770.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.21x = 1,213,381.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,381.02/1,143.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.38

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