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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.86, 2,199.74 and 774.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.86, 2,199.74 and 774.04 is: 1,160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.86 : 2,199.74 = 774.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.86/2,199.74 = 774.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.86x = 2,199.74 × 774.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.86x = 1,702,686.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,686.75/1,466.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.77

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