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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.36, 1,602.84 and 768.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.36, 1,602.84 and 768.51 is: 1,060.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.36 : 1,602.84 = 768.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.36/1,602.84 = 768.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.36x = 1,602.84 × 768.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.36x = 1,231,798.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,798.57/1,161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.65

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