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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.58, 1,747.58 and 774.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.58, 1,747.58 and 774.87 is: 1,162.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.58 : 1,747.58 = 774.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.58/1,747.58 = 774.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.58x = 1,747.58 × 774.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.58x = 1,354,136.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,136.89/1,164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.77

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