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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.63, 1,601.84 and 775.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.63, 1,601.84 and 775.40 is: 1,162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.63 : 1,601.84 = 775.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.63/1,601.84 = 775.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.63x = 1,601.84 × 775.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.63x = 1,242,060.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,060.67/1,068.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.30

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