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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.38, 1,603.83 and 760.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.38, 1,603.83 and 760.38 is: 1,140.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.38 : 1,603.83 = 760.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.38/1,603.83 = 760.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.38x = 1,603.83 × 760.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.38x = 1,219,520.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,520.26/1,069.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.40

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