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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.63, 1,603.49 and 769.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.63, 1,603.49 and 769.19 is: 1,061.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.63 : 1,603.49 = 769.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.63/1,603.49 = 769.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.63x = 1,603.49 × 769.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.63x = 1,233,376.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,376.61/1,161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.76

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