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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.08, 1,605.14 and 769.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.08, 1,605.14 and 769.42 is: 1,061.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.08 : 1,605.14 = 769.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.08/1,605.14 = 769.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.08x = 1,605.14 × 769.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.08x = 1,235,026.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,026.82/1,163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.86

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