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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.22, 1,748.43 and 775.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.22, 1,748.43 and 775.49 is: 1,163.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.22 : 1,748.43 = 775.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.22/1,748.43 = 775.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.22x = 1,748.43 × 775.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.22x = 1,355,889.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,889.98/1,165.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.63

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