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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.92, 1,601.22 and 767.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.92, 1,601.22 and 767.80 is: 1,059.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.92 : 1,601.22 = 767.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.92/1,601.22 = 767.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.92x = 1,601.22 × 767.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.92x = 1,229,416.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,416.72/1,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.00

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