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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.70, 1,818.24 and 774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.70, 1,818.24 and 774.40 is: 1,160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.70 : 1,818.24 = 774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.70/1,818.24 = 774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.70x = 1,818.24 × 774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.70x = 1,408,045.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,045.06/1,213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.13

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