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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.48, 1,749.77 and 777.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.48, 1,749.77 and 777.13 is: 1,164.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.48 : 1,749.77 = 777.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.48/1,749.77 = 777.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.48x = 1,749.77 × 777.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.48x = 1,359,800.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,800.70/1,167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.73

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