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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.68, 1,601.82 and 775.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.68, 1,601.82 and 775.47 is: 1,163.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.68 : 1,601.82 = 775.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.68/1,601.82 = 775.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.68x = 1,601.82 × 775.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.68x = 1,242,163.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,163.36/1,067.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.42

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