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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.94, 1,549.02 and 760.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.94, 1,549.02 and 760.92 is: 1,138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.94 : 1,549.02 = 760.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.94/1,549.02 = 760.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.94x = 1,549.02 × 760.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.94x = 1,178,680.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,680.30/1,034.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.89

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