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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.32, 1,611.72 and 775.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.32, 1,611.72 and 775.74 is: 1,070.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.32 : 1,611.72 = 775.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.32/1,611.72 = 775.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.32x = 1,611.72 × 775.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.32x = 1,250,275.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,275.67/1,168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.15

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