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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.10, 1,593.30 and 774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.10, 1,593.30 and 774.20 is: 1,160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.10 : 1,593.30 = 774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.10/1,593.30 = 774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.10x = 1,593.30 × 774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.10x = 1,233,532.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,532.86/1,063.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.32

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