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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.25, 1,531.69 and 764.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.25, 1,531.69 and 764.44 is: 1,143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.25 : 1,531.69 = 764.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.25/1,531.69 = 764.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.25x = 1,531.69 × 764.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.25x = 1,170,885.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,885.10/1,024.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.16

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