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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.91, 1,614.71 and 770.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.91, 1,614.71 and 770.87 is: 1,063.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.91 : 1,614.71 = 770.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.91/1,614.71 = 770.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.91x = 1,614.71 × 770.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.91x = 1,244,737.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,737.46/1,169.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.96

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