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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.26, 1,723.42 and 774.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.26, 1,723.42 and 774.32 is: 1,160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.26 : 1,723.42 = 774.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.26/1,723.42 = 774.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.26x = 1,723.42 × 774.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.26x = 1,334,478.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,478.57/1,150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.15

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