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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.70, 2,199.59 and 774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.70, 2,199.59 and 774.20 is: 1,160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.70 : 2,199.59 = 774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.70/2,199.59 = 774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.70x = 2,199.59 × 774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.70x = 1,702,918.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,918.71/1,467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.27

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