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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.74, 1,565.19 and 767.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.74, 1,565.19 and 767.93 is: 1,152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.74 : 1,565.19 = 767.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.74/1,565.19 = 767.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.74x = 1,565.19 × 767.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.74x = 1,201,948.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,948.53/1,042.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.68

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