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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.54, 1,610.94 and 774.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.54, 1,610.94 and 774.36 is: 1,068.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.54 : 1,610.94 = 774.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.54/1,610.94 = 774.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.54x = 1,610.94 × 774.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.54x = 1,247,447.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,447.50/1,167.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.44

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