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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.76, 1,604.41 and 770.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.76, 1,604.41 and 770.31 is: 1,062.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.76 : 1,604.41 = 770.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.76/1,604.41 = 770.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.76x = 1,604.41 × 770.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.76x = 1,235,891.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,891.14/1,162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.90

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