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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.08, 1,612.06 and 774.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.08, 1,612.06 and 774.44 is: 1,068.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.08 : 1,612.06 = 774.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.08/1,612.06 = 774.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.08x = 1,612.06 × 774.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.08x = 1,248,443.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,443.75/1,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.80

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