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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.77, 1,785.01 and 773.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.77, 1,785.01 and 773.83 is: 1,159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.77 : 1,785.01 = 773.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.77/1,785.01 = 773.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.77x = 1,785.01 × 773.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.77x = 1,381,294.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,294.29/1,191.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.03

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