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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.55, 1,561.56 and 767.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.55, 1,561.56 and 767.35 is: 1,151.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.55 : 1,561.56 = 767.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.55/1,561.56 = 767.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.55x = 1,561.56 × 767.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.55x = 1,198,263.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,263.07/1,040.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.57

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