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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.96, 1,608.06 and 773.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.96, 1,608.06 and 773.08 is: 1,066.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.96 : 1,608.06 = 773.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.96/1,608.06 = 773.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.96x = 1,608.06 × 773.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.96x = 1,243,159.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,159.02/1,165.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.21

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