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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.18, 1,646.73 and 774.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.18, 1,646.73 and 774.06 is: 1,067.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.18 : 1,646.73 = 774.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.18/1,646.73 = 774.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.18x = 1,646.73 × 774.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.18x = 1,274,667.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,667.82/1,194.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.40

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