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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.17, 1,564.26 and 767.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.17, 1,564.26 and 767.49 is: 1,151.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.17 : 1,564.26 = 767.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.17/1,564.26 = 767.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.17x = 1,564.26 × 767.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.17x = 1,200,553.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,553.91/1,042.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.98

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