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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.51, 1,744.79 and 774.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.51, 1,744.79 and 774.15 is: 1,158.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.51 : 1,744.79 = 774.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.51/1,744.79 = 774.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.51x = 1,744.79 × 774.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.51x = 1,350,729.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,729.18/1,165.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.92

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