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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.28, 1,553.94 and 760.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.28, 1,553.94 and 760.60 is: 1,141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.28 : 1,553.94 = 760.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.28/1,553.94 = 760.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.28x = 1,553.94 × 760.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.28x = 1,181,926.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,926.76/1,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.65

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