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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.10, 1,810.65 and 774.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.10, 1,810.65 and 774.56 is: 1,161.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.10 : 1,810.65 = 774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.10/1,810.65 = 774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.10x = 1,810.65 × 774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.10x = 1,402,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,464.50/1,207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.84

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