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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.83, 1,747.86 and 775.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.83, 1,747.86 and 775.02 is: 1,162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.83 : 1,747.86 = 775.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.83/1,747.86 = 775.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.83x = 1,747.86 × 775.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.83x = 1,354,626.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,626.46/1,164.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.94

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