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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.30, 1,609.92 and 773.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.30, 1,609.92 and 773.46 is: 1,067.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.30 : 1,609.92 = 773.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.30/1,609.92 = 773.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.30x = 1,609.92 × 773.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.30x = 1,245,208.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,208.72/1,166.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.66

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