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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.34, 1,750.19 and 777.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.34, 1,750.19 and 777.15 is: 1,164.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.34 : 1,750.19 = 777.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.34/1,750.19 = 777.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.34x = 1,750.19 × 777.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.34x = 1,360,156.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,156.27/1,168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.18

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