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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.43, 1,774.49 and 766.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.43, 1,774.49 and 766.91 is: 1,149.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.43 : 1,774.49 = 766.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.43/1,774.49 = 766.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.43x = 1,774.49 × 766.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.43x = 1,360,880.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,880.48/1,183.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.95

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