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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.79, 1,619.43 and 775.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.79, 1,619.43 and 775.65 is: 1,070.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.79 : 1,619.43 = 775.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.79/1,619.43 = 775.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.79x = 1,619.43 × 775.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.79x = 1,256,110.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,110.88/1,173.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.13

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