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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.79, 1,646.40 and 773.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.79, 1,646.40 and 773.99 is: 1,067.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.79 : 1,646.40 = 773.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.79/1,646.40 = 773.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.79x = 1,646.40 × 773.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.79x = 1,274,302.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,302.75/1,193.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.44

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