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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.44, 1,602.04 and 768.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.44, 1,602.04 and 768.60 is: 1,061.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.44 : 1,602.04 = 768.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.44/1,602.04 = 768.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.44x = 1,602.04 × 768.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.44x = 1,231,327.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,327.94/1,160.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.09

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