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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.15, 1,753.35 and 776.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.15, 1,753.35 and 776.28 is: 1,162.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.15 : 1,753.35 = 776.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.15/1,753.35 = 776.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.15x = 1,753.35 × 776.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.15x = 1,361,081.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,081.77/1,171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.18

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