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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.84, 1,608.50 and 773.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.84, 1,608.50 and 773.18 is: 1,065.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.84 : 1,608.50 = 773.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.84/1,608.50 = 773.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.84x = 1,608.50 × 773.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.84x = 1,243,660.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,660.03/1,166.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.84

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