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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.95, 1,610.71 and 774.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.95, 1,610.71 and 774.29 is: 1,067.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.95 : 1,610.71 = 774.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.95/1,610.71 = 774.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.95x = 1,610.71 × 774.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.95x = 1,247,156.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,156.65/1,167.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.82

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