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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.06, 1,643.28 and 771.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.06, 1,643.28 and 771.73 is: 1,064.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.06 : 1,643.28 = 771.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.06/1,643.28 = 771.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.06x = 1,643.28 × 771.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.06x = 1,268,175.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,175.06/1,191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.74

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