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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.76, 1,613.58 and 776.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.76, 1,613.58 and 776.12 is: 1,071.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.76 : 1,613.58 = 776.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.76/1,613.58 = 776.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.76x = 1,613.58 × 776.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.76x = 1,252,331.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,331.71/1,168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.50

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