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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.34, 1,647.72 and 774.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.34, 1,647.72 and 774.76 is: 1,068.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.34 : 1,647.72 = 774.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.34/1,647.72 = 774.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.34x = 1,647.72 × 774.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.34x = 1,276,587.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,587.55/1,194.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.86

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