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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.82, 1,810.23 and 774.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.82, 1,810.23 and 774.26 is: 1,161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.82 : 1,810.23 = 774.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.82/1,810.23 = 774.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.82x = 1,810.23 × 774.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.82x = 1,401,588.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,588.68/1,206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.39

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