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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.31, 1,646.91 and 774.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.31, 1,646.91 and 774.12 is: 1,068.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.31 : 1,646.91 = 774.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.31/1,646.91 = 774.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.31x = 1,646.91 × 774.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.31x = 1,274,905.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,905.97/1,193.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.38

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