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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.13, 1,609.70 and 773.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.13, 1,609.70 and 773.69 is: 1,067.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.13 : 1,609.70 = 773.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.13/1,609.70 = 773.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.13x = 1,609.70 × 773.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.13x = 1,245,396.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,396.88/1,166.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.97

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