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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.01, 1,604.73 and 769.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.01, 1,604.73 and 769.83 is: 1,062.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.01 : 1,604.73 = 769.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.01/1,604.73 = 769.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.01x = 1,604.73 × 769.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.01x = 1,235,369.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,369.30/1,163.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.22

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