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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.57, 1,613.99 and 774.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.57, 1,613.99 and 774.91 is: 1,070.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.57 : 1,613.99 = 774.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.57/1,613.99 = 774.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.57x = 1,613.99 × 774.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.57x = 1,250,696.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,696.99/1,168.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.28

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