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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.07, 1,582.49 and 774.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.07, 1,582.49 and 774.93 is: 1,068.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.07 : 1,582.49 = 774.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.07/1,582.49 = 774.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.07x = 1,582.49 × 774.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.07x = 1,226,320.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,320.91/1,148.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.16

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