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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.85, 1,646.91 and 773.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.85, 1,646.91 and 773.69 is: 1,067.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.85 : 1,646.91 = 773.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.85/1,646.91 = 773.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.85x = 1,646.91 × 773.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.85x = 1,274,189.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,189.56/1,193.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.29

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