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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.75, 1,603.23 and 768.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.75, 1,603.23 and 768.90 is: 1,061.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.75 : 1,603.23 = 768.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.75/1,603.23 = 768.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.75x = 1,603.23 × 768.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.75x = 1,232,723.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,723.55/1,161.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.09

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