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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.06, 1,742.19 and 771.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.06, 1,742.19 and 771.33 is: 1,157.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.06 : 1,742.19 = 771.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.06/1,742.19 = 771.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.06x = 1,742.19 × 771.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.06x = 1,343,808.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,808.13/1,161.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.39

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