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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.52, 1,612.73 and 770.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.52, 1,612.73 and 770.12 is: 1,062.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.52 : 1,612.73 = 770.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.52/1,612.73 = 770.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.52x = 1,612.73 × 770.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.52x = 1,241,995.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,995.63/1,168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.88

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