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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.28, 1,511.73 and 760.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.28, 1,511.73 and 760.23 is: 1,140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.28 : 1,511.73 = 760.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.28/1,511.73 = 760.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.28x = 1,511.73 × 760.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.28x = 1,149,262.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,262.50/1,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.96

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