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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.35, 1,786.48 and 774.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.35, 1,786.48 and 774.47 is: 1,161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.35 : 1,786.48 = 774.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.35/1,786.48 = 774.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.35x = 1,786.48 × 774.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.35x = 1,383,575.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,575.17/1,191.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.35

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