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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.07, 1,543.14 and 762.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.07, 1,543.14 and 762.48 is: 1,141.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.07 : 1,543.14 = 762.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.07/1,543.14 = 762.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.07x = 1,543.14 × 762.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.07x = 1,176,613.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,613.39/1,031.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.16

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