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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.43, 1,589.84 and 779.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.43, 1,589.84 and 779.27 is: 1,075.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.43 : 1,589.84 = 779.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.43/1,589.84 = 779.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.43x = 1,589.84 × 779.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.43x = 1,238,902.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,902.77/1,152.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.04

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