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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.56, 1,612.14 and 767

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.56, 1,612.14 and 767 is: 1,150.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.56 : 1,612.14 = 767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.56/1,612.14 = 767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.56x = 1,612.14 × 767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.56x = 1,236,511.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,511.38/1,074.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.71

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