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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.27, 1,582.35 and 773.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.27, 1,582.35 and 773.66 is: 1,067.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.27 : 1,582.35 = 773.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.27/1,582.35 = 773.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.27x = 1,582.35 × 773.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.27x = 1,224,192.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,192.99/1,147.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.05

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