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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.76, 1,611.30 and 775.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.76, 1,611.30 and 775.32 is: 1,069.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.76 : 1,611.30 = 775.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.76/1,611.30 = 775.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.76x = 1,611.30 × 775.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.76x = 1,249,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,273.12/1,167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.80

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