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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.76, 1,612.32 and 775.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.76, 1,612.32 and 775.28 is: 1,069.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.76 : 1,612.32 = 775.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.76/1,612.32 = 775.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.76x = 1,612.32 × 775.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.76x = 1,249,999.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,999.45/1,168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.51

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