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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.52, 1,587.54 and 776.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.52, 1,587.54 and 776.92 is: 1,072.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.52 : 1,587.54 = 776.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.52/1,587.54 = 776.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.52x = 1,587.54 × 776.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.52x = 1,233,391.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,391.58/1,150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.03

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