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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.84, 1,570.74 and 775.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.84, 1,570.74 and 775.22 is: 1,163.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.84 : 1,570.74 = 775.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.84/1,570.74 = 775.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.84x = 1,570.74 × 775.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.84x = 1,217,669.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,669.06/1,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.19

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