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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152, 1,590.06 and 779.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152, 1,590.06 and 779.04 is: 1,075.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152 : 1,590.06 = 779.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152/1,590.06 = 779.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152x = 1,590.06 × 779.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152x = 1,238,720.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,720.34/1,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.28

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