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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.54, 1,738.72 and 769.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.54, 1,738.72 and 769.62 is: 1,153.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.54 : 1,738.72 = 769.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.54/1,738.72 = 769.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.54x = 1,738.72 × 769.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.54x = 1,338,153.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,153.69/1,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.04

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