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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.46, 1,562.96 and 768.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.46, 1,562.96 and 768.30 is: 1,154.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.46 : 1,562.96 = 768.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.46/1,562.96 = 768.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.46x = 1,562.96 × 768.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.46x = 1,200,824.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,824.09/1,040.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.13

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