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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.20, 1,607.49 and 766.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.20, 1,607.49 and 766.13 is: 1,057.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.20 : 1,607.49 = 766.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.20/1,607.49 = 766.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.20x = 1,607.49 × 766.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.20x = 1,231,546.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,546.31/1,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.85

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