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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.02, 1,643.91 and 771.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.02, 1,643.91 and 771.95 is: 1,064.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.02 : 1,643.91 = 771.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.02/1,643.91 = 771.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.02x = 1,643.91 × 771.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.02x = 1,269,012.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,012.63/1,192.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.59

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