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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.03, 1,770.89 and 771.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.03, 1,770.89 and 771.28 is: 1,154.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.03 : 1,770.89 = 771.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.03/1,770.89 = 771.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.03x = 1,770.89 × 771.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.03x = 1,365,852.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,852.04/1,183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.54

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