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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.66, 1,607.90 and 772.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.66, 1,607.90 and 772.22 is: 1,066.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.66 : 1,607.90 = 772.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.66/1,607.90 = 772.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.66x = 1,607.90 × 772.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.66x = 1,241,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,652.54/1,164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.11

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