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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.55, 1,602.61 and 767.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.55, 1,602.61 and 767.89 is: 1,059.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.55 : 1,602.61 = 767.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.55/1,602.61 = 767.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.55x = 1,602.61 × 767.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.55x = 1,230,628.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,628.19/1,161.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.47

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