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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.41, 1,778.12 and 774.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.41, 1,778.12 and 774.74 is: 1,162.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.41 : 1,778.12 = 774.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.41/1,778.12 = 774.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.41x = 1,778.12 × 774.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.41x = 1,377,580.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,580.69/1,185.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.11

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