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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.72, 1,648.10 and 774.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.72, 1,648.10 and 774.54 is: 1,068.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.72 : 1,648.10 = 774.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.72/1,648.10 = 774.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.72x = 1,648.10 × 774.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.72x = 1,276,519.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,519.37/1,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.47

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