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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.06, 1,708.18 and 774.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.06, 1,708.18 and 774.16 is: 1,160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.06 : 1,708.18 = 774.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.06/1,708.18 = 774.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.06x = 1,708.18 × 774.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.06x = 1,322,404.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,404.63/1,139.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.96

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