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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192, 1,644.24 and 771.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192, 1,644.24 and 771.68 is: 1,064.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192 : 1,644.24 = 771.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192/1,644.24 = 771.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192x = 1,644.24 × 771.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192x = 1,268,827.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,827.12/1,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.45

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