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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.30, 1,650.90 and 771.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.30, 1,650.90 and 771.36 is: 1,063.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.30 : 1,650.90 = 771.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.30/1,650.90 = 771.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.30x = 1,650.90 × 771.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.30x = 1,273,438.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,438.22/1,197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.59

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