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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.89, 1,587.59 and 778.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.89, 1,587.59 and 778.40 is: 1,073.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.89 : 1,587.59 = 778.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.89/1,587.59 = 778.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.89x = 1,587.59 × 778.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.89x = 1,235,774.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,774.06/1,150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.76

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