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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.67, 1,610.82 and 774.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.67, 1,610.82 and 774.36 is: 1,069.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.67 : 1,610.82 = 774.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.67/1,610.82 = 774.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.67x = 1,610.82 × 774.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.67x = 1,247,354.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,354.58/1,166.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.16

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