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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.92, 1,608.24 and 773.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.92, 1,608.24 and 773.40 is: 1,066.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.92 : 1,608.24 = 773.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.92/1,608.24 = 773.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.92x = 1,608.24 × 773.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.92x = 1,243,812.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,812.82/1,165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.81

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