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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.07, 1,983.11 and 773.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.07, 1,983.11 and 773.87 is: 1,160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.07 : 1,983.11 = 773.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.07/1,983.11 = 773.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.07x = 1,983.11 × 773.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.07x = 1,534,655.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,655.55/1,322.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.80

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