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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.24, 1,610.84 and 774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.24, 1,610.84 and 774.40 is: 1,068.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.24 : 1,610.84 = 774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.24/1,610.84 = 774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.24x = 1,610.84 × 774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.24x = 1,247,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,434.50/1,167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.70

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