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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.40, 1,609.80 and 773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.40, 1,609.80 and 773.28 is: 1,067.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.40 : 1,609.80 = 773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.40/1,609.80 = 773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.40x = 1,609.80 × 773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.40x = 1,244,826.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,826.14/1,166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.24

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