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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.49, 1,578.15 and 760.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.49, 1,578.15 and 760.11 is: 1,139.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.49 : 1,578.15 = 760.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.49/1,578.15 = 760.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.49x = 1,578.15 × 760.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.49x = 1,199,567.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,567.60/1,052.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.74

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