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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.18, 1,985.40 and 774.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.18, 1,985.40 and 774.80 is: 1,163.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.18 : 1,985.40 = 774.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.18/1,985.40 = 774.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.18x = 1,985.40 × 774.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.18x = 1,538,287.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,287.92/1,322.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.45

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