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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.66, 1,573 and 773.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.66, 1,573 and 773.58 is: 1,159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.66 : 1,573 = 773.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.66/1,573 = 773.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.66x = 1,573 × 773.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.66x = 1,216,841.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,841.34/1,049.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.27

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