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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.98, 1,609.83 and 774.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.98, 1,609.83 and 774.12 is: 1,068.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.98 : 1,609.83 = 774.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.98/1,609.83 = 774.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.98x = 1,609.83 × 774.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.98x = 1,246,201.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,201.60/1,165.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.80

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