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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.26, 1,611.69 and 774.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.26, 1,611.69 and 774.60 is: 1,068.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.26 : 1,611.69 = 774.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.26/1,611.69 = 774.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.26x = 1,611.69 × 774.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.26x = 1,248,415.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,415.07/1,168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.61

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