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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.64, 1,603.80 and 763.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.64, 1,603.80 and 763.72 is: 1,054.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.64 : 1,603.80 = 763.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.64/1,603.80 = 763.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.64x = 1,603.80 × 763.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.64x = 1,224,854.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,854.14/1,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.42

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