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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.26, 1,503.39 and 760.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.26, 1,503.39 and 760.28 is: 1,140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.26 : 1,503.39 = 760.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.26/1,503.39 = 760.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.26x = 1,503.39 × 760.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.26x = 1,142,989.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,989.83/1,002.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.42

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