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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.17, 1,567.55 and 769.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.17, 1,567.55 and 769.20 is: 1,158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.17 : 1,567.55 = 769.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.17/1,567.55 = 769.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.17x = 1,567.55 × 769.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.17x = 1,205,755.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,755.61/1,041.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.08

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