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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.35, 1,646.49 and 773.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.35, 1,646.49 and 773.72 is: 1,067.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.35 : 1,646.49 = 773.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.35/1,646.49 = 773.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.35x = 1,646.49 × 773.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.35x = 1,273,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,924.45/1,193.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.52

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