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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.52, 1,615.16 and 777.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.52, 1,615.16 and 777.66 is: 1,073.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.52 : 1,615.16 = 777.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.52/1,615.16 = 777.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.52x = 1,615.16 × 777.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.52x = 1,256,045.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,045.33/1,170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.07

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