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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.46, 1,589.14 and 778.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.46, 1,589.14 and 778.79 is: 1,073.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.46 : 1,589.14 = 778.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.46/1,589.14 = 778.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.46x = 1,589.14 × 778.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.46x = 1,237,602.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,602.45/1,152.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.88

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