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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.19, 1,616.51 and 772.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.19, 1,616.51 and 772.92 is: 1,066.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.19 : 1,616.51 = 772.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.19/1,616.51 = 772.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.19x = 1,616.51 × 772.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.19x = 1,249,436.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,436.42/1,171.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.81

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