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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.20, 1,704.29 and 774.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.20, 1,704.29 and 774.13 is: 1,161.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.20 : 1,704.29 = 774.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.20/1,704.29 = 774.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.20x = 1,704.29 × 774.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.20x = 1,319,342.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,342.02/1,136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.19

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