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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.50, 1,608.21 and 773.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.50, 1,608.21 and 773.01 is: 1,066.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.50 : 1,608.21 = 773.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.50/1,608.21 = 773.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.50x = 1,608.21 × 773.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.50x = 1,243,162.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,162.41/1,165.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.63

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