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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.14, 1,604.17 and 769.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.14, 1,604.17 and 769.29 is: 1,061.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.14 : 1,604.17 = 769.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.14/1,604.17 = 769.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.14x = 1,604.17 × 769.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.14x = 1,234,071.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,071.94/1,162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.90

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