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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.07, 1,589.27 and 774.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.07, 1,589.27 and 774.27 is: 1,067.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.07 : 1,589.27 = 774.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.07/1,589.27 = 774.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.07x = 1,589.27 × 774.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.07x = 1,230,526.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,526.86/1,153.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.18

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