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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.56, 1,604.08 and 770.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.56, 1,604.08 and 770.44 is: 1,062.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.56 : 1,604.08 = 770.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.56/1,604.08 = 770.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.56x = 1,604.08 × 770.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.56x = 1,235,847.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,847.40/1,163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.13

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