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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.93, 1,600.14 and 766.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.93, 1,600.14 and 766.27 is: 1,057.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.93 : 1,600.14 = 766.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.93/1,600.14 = 766.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.93x = 1,600.14 × 766.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.93x = 1,226,139.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,139.28/1,159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.08

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