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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.83, 1,613.99 and 776.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.83, 1,613.99 and 776.93 is: 1,071.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.83 : 1,613.99 = 776.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.83/1,613.99 = 776.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.83x = 1,613.99 × 776.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.83x = 1,253,957.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,957.25/1,169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.91

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