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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.04, 1,604.06 and 768.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.04, 1,604.06 and 768.92 is: 1,061.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.04 : 1,604.06 = 768.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.04/1,604.06 = 768.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.04x = 1,604.06 × 768.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.04x = 1,233,393.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,393.82/1,162.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.40

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