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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.58, 1,604.70 and 769.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.58, 1,604.70 and 769.70 is: 1,062.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.58 : 1,604.70 = 769.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.58/1,604.70 = 769.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.58x = 1,604.70 × 769.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.58x = 1,235,137.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,137.59/1,162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.41

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