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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.32, 1,484.49 and 760.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.32, 1,484.49 and 760.83 is: 1,050.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.32 : 1,484.49 = 760.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.32/1,484.49 = 760.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.32x = 1,484.49 × 760.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.32x = 1,129,444.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,444.53/1,075.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.33

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