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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.08, 1,601.74 and 767.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.08, 1,601.74 and 767.92 is: 1,060.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.08 : 1,601.74 = 767.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.08/1,601.74 = 767.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.08x = 1,601.74 × 767.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.08x = 1,230,008.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,008.18/1,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.28

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