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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.03, 1,553.57 and 760.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.03, 1,553.57 and 760.35 is: 1,141.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.03 : 1,553.57 = 760.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.03/1,553.57 = 760.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.03x = 1,553.57 × 760.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.03x = 1,181,253.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,253.15/1,035.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.27

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