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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.72, 1,493.46 and 772.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.72, 1,493.46 and 772.68 is: 1,064.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.72 : 1,493.46 = 772.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.72/1,493.46 = 772.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.72x = 1,493.46 × 772.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.72x = 1,153,966.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,966.67/1,083.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.82

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