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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.08, 1,606.62 and 771.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.08, 1,606.62 and 771.96 is: 1,064.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.08 : 1,606.62 = 771.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.08/1,606.62 = 771.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.08x = 1,606.62 × 771.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.08x = 1,240,246.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,246.38/1,165.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.52

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