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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.85, 1,395.38 and 762.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.85, 1,395.38 and 762.23 is: 1,052.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.85 : 1,395.38 = 762.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.85/1,395.38 = 762.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.85x = 1,395.38 × 762.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.85x = 1,063,593.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,593.75/1,010.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.18

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