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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.59, 1,570.23 and 774.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.59, 1,570.23 and 774.90 is: 1,160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.59 : 1,570.23 = 774.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.59/1,570.23 = 774.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.59x = 1,570.23 × 774.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.59x = 1,216,771.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,771.23/1,048.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.39

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