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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.58, 1,572.87 and 761.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.58, 1,572.87 and 761.84 is: 1,142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.58 : 1,572.87 = 761.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.58/1,572.87 = 761.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.58x = 1,572.87 × 761.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.58x = 1,198,275.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,275.28/1,048.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.76

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