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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.33, 1,596.52 and 774.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.33, 1,596.52 and 774.18 is: 1,067.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.33 : 1,596.52 = 774.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.33/1,596.52 = 774.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.33x = 1,596.52 × 774.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.33x = 1,235,994.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,994.82/1,157.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.97

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