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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.89, 1,605.02 and 770.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.89, 1,605.02 and 770.45 is: 1,063.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.89 : 1,605.02 = 770.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.89/1,605.02 = 770.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.89x = 1,605.02 × 770.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.89x = 1,236,575.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,575.78/1,162.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.36

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