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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.22, 1,564.34 and 767.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.22, 1,564.34 and 767.53 is: 1,152.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.22 : 1,564.34 = 767.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.22/1,564.34 = 767.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.22x = 1,564.34 × 767.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.22x = 1,200,677.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,677.88/1,042.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.04

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