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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.25, 1,632.60 and 779.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.25, 1,632.60 and 779.44 is: 1,075.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.25 : 1,632.60 = 779.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.25/1,632.60 = 779.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.25x = 1,632.60 × 779.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.25x = 1,272,509.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,509.66/1,183.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.43

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