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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.94, 1,550.52 and 761.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.94, 1,550.52 and 761.92 is: 1,140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.94 : 1,550.52 = 761.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.94/1,550.52 = 761.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.94x = 1,550.52 × 761.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.94x = 1,181,372.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,372.20/1,035.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.39

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