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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.68, 4,623.66 and 774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.68, 4,623.66 and 774 is: 1,160.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.68 : 4,623.66 = 774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.68/4,623.66 = 774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.68x = 4,623.66 × 774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.68x = 3,578,712.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,712.84/3,082.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.91

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