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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.24, 1,561.44 and 766.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.24, 1,561.44 and 766.64 is: 1,150.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.24 : 1,561.44 = 766.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.24/1,561.44 = 766.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.24x = 1,561.44 × 766.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.24x = 1,197,062.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,062.36/1,040.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.76

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