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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.98, 1,617.87 and 774.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.98, 1,617.87 and 774.18 is: 1,067.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.98 : 1,617.87 = 774.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.98/1,617.87 = 774.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.98x = 1,617.87 × 774.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.98x = 1,252,522.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,522.60/1,172.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.81

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