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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.29, 1,590.85 and 779.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.29, 1,590.85 and 779.33 is: 1,075.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.29 : 1,590.85 = 779.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.29/1,590.85 = 779.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.29x = 1,590.85 × 779.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.29x = 1,239,791.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,791.12/1,152.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.94

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