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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.62, 1,571.64 and 773.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.62, 1,571.64 and 773.62 is: 1,158.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.62 : 1,571.64 = 773.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.62/1,571.64 = 773.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.62x = 1,571.64 × 773.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.62x = 1,215,852.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,852.14/1,049.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.37

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