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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.76, 1,610.82 and 774.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.76, 1,610.82 and 774.12 is: 1,068.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.76 : 1,610.82 = 774.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.76/1,610.82 = 774.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.76x = 1,610.82 × 774.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.76x = 1,246,967.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,967.98/1,166.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.74

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