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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.18, 1,509.33 and 765.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.18, 1,509.33 and 765.66 is: 1,146.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.18 : 1,509.33 = 765.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.18/1,509.33 = 765.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.18x = 1,509.33 × 765.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.18x = 1,155,633.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,633.61/1,008.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.26

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