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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.89, 1,607.76 and 745.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.89, 1,607.76 and 745.77 is: 1,028.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.89 : 1,607.76 = 745.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.89/1,607.76 = 745.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.89x = 1,607.76 × 745.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.89x = 1,199,019.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,019.18/1,165.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.42

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