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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.16, 1,671.47 and 767.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.16, 1,671.47 and 767.66 is: 1,151.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.16 : 1,671.47 = 767.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.16/1,671.47 = 767.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.16x = 1,671.47 × 767.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.16x = 1,283,116.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,116.82/1,114.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.65

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