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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.36, 1,621.34 and 773.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.36, 1,621.34 and 773.18 is: 1,161.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.36 : 1,621.34 = 773.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.36/1,621.34 = 773.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.36x = 1,621.34 × 773.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.36x = 1,253,575.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,575.69/1,079.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.41

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