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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.66, 1,622.83 and 773.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.66, 1,622.83 and 773.57 is: 1,159.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.66 : 1,622.83 = 773.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.66/1,622.83 = 773.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.66x = 1,622.83 × 773.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.66x = 1,255,372.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,372.60/1,082.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.53

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