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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.08, 1,604.52 and 769.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.08, 1,604.52 and 769.92 is: 1,063.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.08 : 1,604.52 = 769.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.08/1,604.52 = 769.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.08x = 1,604.52 × 769.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.08x = 1,235,352.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,352.04/1,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.05

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