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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.44, 1,707.66 and 773.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.44, 1,707.66 and 773.58 is: 1,160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.44 : 1,707.66 = 773.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.44/1,707.66 = 773.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.44x = 1,707.66 × 773.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.44x = 1,321,011.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,011.62/1,138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.37

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