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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.24, 1,561.07 and 767.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.24, 1,561.07 and 767.00 is: 1,151.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.24 : 1,561.07 = 767.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.24/1,561.07 = 767.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.24x = 1,561.07 × 767.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.24x = 1,197,346.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,346.51/1,040.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.03

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