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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.14, 1,806.93 and 774.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.14, 1,806.93 and 774.60 is: 1,159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.14 : 1,806.93 = 774.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.14/1,806.93 = 774.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.14x = 1,806.93 × 774.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.14x = 1,399,647.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,647.98/1,207.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.47

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