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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192, 1,645.68 and 778.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192, 1,645.68 and 778.72 is: 1,075.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192 : 1,645.68 = 778.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192/1,645.68 = 778.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192x = 1,645.68 × 778.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192x = 1,281,523.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,523.93/1,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.10

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