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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.59, 1,554.17 and 762.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.59, 1,554.17 and 762.44 is: 1,144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.59 : 1,554.17 = 762.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.59/1,554.17 = 762.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.59x = 1,554.17 × 762.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.59x = 1,184,949.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,949.79/1,035.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.23

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