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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.05, 1,514.57 and 767.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.05, 1,514.57 and 767.43 is: 1,148.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.05 : 1,514.57 = 767.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.05/1,514.57 = 767.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.05x = 1,514.57 × 767.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.05x = 1,162,322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,322.62/1,012.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.48

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