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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169, 1,612.50 and 775.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169, 1,612.50 and 775.88 is: 1,070.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169 : 1,612.50 = 775.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169/1,612.50 = 775.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169x = 1,612.50 × 775.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169x = 1,251,106.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,106.50/1,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.24

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