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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.19, 1,580.67 and 773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.19, 1,580.67 and 773.52 is: 1,065.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.19 : 1,580.67 = 773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.19/1,580.67 = 773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.19x = 1,580.67 × 773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.19x = 1,222,679.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,679.86/1,147.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.81

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