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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.35, 1,557.23 and 764.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.35, 1,557.23 and 764.53 is: 1,143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.35 : 1,557.23 = 764.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.35/1,557.23 = 764.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.35x = 1,557.23 × 764.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.35x = 1,190,541.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,541.34/1,041.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.27

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