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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.88, 1,525.31 and 760.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.88, 1,525.31 and 760.02 is: 1,137.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.88 : 1,525.31 = 760.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.88/1,525.31 = 760.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.88x = 1,525.31 × 760.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.88x = 1,159,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,258.48/1,018.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.78

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