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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.30, 1,593.45 and 774.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.30, 1,593.45 and 774.30 is: 1,161.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.30 : 1,593.45 = 774.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.30/1,593.45 = 774.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.30x = 1,593.45 × 774.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.30x = 1,233,808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,808.34/1,062.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.45

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