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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.35, 1,604.61 and 764.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.35, 1,604.61 and 764.44 is: 1,055.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.35 : 1,604.61 = 764.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.35/1,604.61 = 764.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.35x = 1,604.61 × 764.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.35x = 1,226,624.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,624.06/1,162.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.30

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