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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.76, 1,602.51 and 760.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.76, 1,602.51 and 760.62 is: 1,141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.76 : 1,602.51 = 760.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.76/1,602.51 = 760.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.76x = 1,602.51 × 760.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.76x = 1,218,901.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,901.16/1,067.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.55

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