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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.96, 1,522.56 and 760.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.96, 1,522.56 and 760.08 is: 1,140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.96 : 1,522.56 = 760.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.96/1,522.56 = 760.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.96x = 1,522.56 × 760.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.96x = 1,157,267.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,267.40/1,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.21

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