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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.45, 1,524.95 and 773.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.45, 1,524.95 and 773.23 is: 1,158.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.45 : 1,524.95 = 773.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.45/1,524.95 = 773.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.45x = 1,524.95 × 773.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.45x = 1,179,137.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,137.09/1,017.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.92

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