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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.43, 1,494.61 and 773.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.43, 1,494.61 and 773.11 is: 1,066.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.43 : 1,494.61 = 773.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.43/1,494.61 = 773.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.43x = 1,494.61 × 773.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.43x = 1,155,497.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,497.94/1,083.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.52

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