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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.81, 1,612.02 and 774.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.81, 1,612.02 and 774.96 is: 1,069.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.81 : 1,612.02 = 774.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.81/1,612.02 = 774.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.81x = 1,612.02 × 774.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.81x = 1,249,251.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,251.02/1,167.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.74

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