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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.82, 1,584.52 and 770.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.82, 1,584.52 and 770.36 is: 1,063.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.82 : 1,584.52 = 770.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.82/1,584.52 = 770.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.82x = 1,584.52 × 770.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.82x = 1,220,650.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,650.83/1,147.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.45

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