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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.28, 1,614.10 and 766.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.28, 1,614.10 and 766.28 is: 1,153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.28 : 1,614.10 = 766.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.28/1,614.10 = 766.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.28x = 1,614.10 × 766.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.28x = 1,236,852.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,852.55/1,072.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.48

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