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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.78, 1,646.22 and 774.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.78, 1,646.22 and 774.36 is: 1,068.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.78 : 1,646.22 = 774.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.78/1,646.22 = 774.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.78x = 1,646.22 × 774.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.78x = 1,274,769.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,769.82/1,192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.74

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