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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.30, 1,577.41 and 770.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.30, 1,577.41 and 770.70 is: 1,063.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.30 : 1,577.41 = 770.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.30/1,577.41 = 770.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.30x = 1,577.41 × 770.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.30x = 1,215,709.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,709.89/1,143.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.33

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