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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.10, 1,603.35 and 769.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.10, 1,603.35 and 769.44 is: 1,060.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.10 : 1,603.35 = 769.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.10/1,603.35 = 769.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.10x = 1,603.35 × 769.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.10x = 1,233,681.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,681.62/1,163.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.68

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