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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.02, 1,571.85 and 760.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.02, 1,571.85 and 760.62 is: 1,139.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.02 : 1,571.85 = 760.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.02/1,571.85 = 760.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.02x = 1,571.85 × 760.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.02x = 1,195,580.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,580.55/1,049.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.71

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