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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.38, 1,609.08 and 767.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.38, 1,609.08 and 767.94 is: 1,149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.38 : 1,609.08 = 767.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.38/1,609.08 = 767.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.38x = 1,609.08 × 767.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.38x = 1,235,676.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,676.90/1,075.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.06

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