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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.79, 1,671.67 and 768.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.79, 1,671.67 and 768.08 is: 1,149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.79 : 1,671.67 = 768.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.79/1,671.67 = 768.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.79x = 1,671.67 × 768.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.79x = 1,283,976.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,976.29/1,116.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.70

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