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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.67, 1,553.93 and 774.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.67, 1,553.93 and 774.83 is: 1,161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.67 : 1,553.93 = 774.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.67/1,553.93 = 774.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.67x = 1,553.93 × 774.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.67x = 1,204,019.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,019.94/1,036.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.44

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