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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.25, 1,774.49 and 771.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.25, 1,774.49 and 771.03 is: 1,158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.25 : 1,774.49 = 771.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.25/1,774.49 = 771.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.25x = 1,774.49 × 771.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.25x = 1,368,181.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,181.17/1,181.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.25

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