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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.55, 1,983.15 and 774.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.55, 1,983.15 and 774.90 is: 1,161.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.55 : 1,983.15 = 774.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.55/1,983.15 = 774.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.55x = 1,983.15 × 774.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.55x = 1,536,742.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,742.94/1,322.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.95

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