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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.67, 1,576.11 and 774.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.67, 1,576.11 and 774.68 is: 1,166.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.67 : 1,576.11 = 774.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.67/1,576.11 = 774.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.67x = 1,576.11 × 774.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.67x = 1,220,973.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,973.01/1,046.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.53

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