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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.82, 1,646.93 and 773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.82, 1,646.93 and 773.44 is: 1,067.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.82 : 1,646.93 = 773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.82/1,646.93 = 773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.82x = 1,646.93 × 773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.82x = 1,273,799.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,799.36/1,192.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.89

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