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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.72, 1,601.22 and 768.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.72, 1,601.22 and 768.07 is: 1,059.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.72 : 1,601.22 = 768.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.72/1,601.22 = 768.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.72x = 1,601.22 × 768.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.72x = 1,229,847.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,847.92/1,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.56

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