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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.96, 1,739.52 and 774.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.96, 1,739.52 and 774.48 is: 1,162.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.96 : 1,739.52 = 774.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.96/1,739.52 = 774.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.96x = 1,739.52 × 774.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.96x = 1,347,223.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,223.45/1,158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.44

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