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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.76, 1,611.10 and 775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.76, 1,611.10 and 775.20 is: 1,069.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.76 : 1,611.10 = 775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.76/1,611.10 = 775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.76x = 1,611.10 × 775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.76x = 1,248,924.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,924.72/1,167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.50

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