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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.70, 1,532.34 and 764.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.70, 1,532.34 and 764.87 is: 1,143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.70 : 1,532.34 = 764.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.70/1,532.34 = 764.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.70x = 1,532.34 × 764.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.70x = 1,172,033.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,033.23/1,024.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.79

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