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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.40, 1,781.10 and 774.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.40, 1,781.10 and 774.30 is: 1,161.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.40 : 1,781.10 = 774.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.40/1,781.10 = 774.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.40x = 1,781.10 × 774.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.40x = 1,379,105.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,105.73/1,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.45

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