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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.54, 1,395.15 and 762.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.54, 1,395.15 and 762.90 is: 1,052.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.54 : 1,395.15 = 762.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.54/1,395.15 = 762.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.54x = 1,395.15 × 762.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.54x = 1,064,359.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,359.94/1,011.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.22

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