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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.67, 1,582.32 and 774.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.67, 1,582.32 and 774.19 is: 1,069.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.67 : 1,582.32 = 774.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.67/1,582.32 = 774.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.67x = 1,582.32 × 774.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.67x = 1,225,004.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,004.54/1,145.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.25

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