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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.16, 1,607.24 and 766.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.16, 1,607.24 and 766.46 is: 1,058.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.16 : 1,607.24 = 766.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.16/1,607.24 = 766.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.16x = 1,607.24 × 766.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.16x = 1,231,885.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,885.17/1,164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.18

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