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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.40, 1,604.22 and 769.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.40, 1,604.22 and 769.16 is: 1,061.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.40 : 1,604.22 = 769.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.40/1,604.22 = 769.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.40x = 1,604.22 × 769.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.40x = 1,233,901.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,901.86/1,162.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.51

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