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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.33, 1,983.69 and 774.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.33, 1,983.69 and 774.77 is: 1,162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.33 : 1,983.69 = 774.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.33/1,983.69 = 774.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.33x = 1,983.69 × 774.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.33x = 1,536,893.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,893.58/1,322.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.27

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