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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.44, 1,484.64 and 762.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.44, 1,484.64 and 762.24 is: 1,052.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.44 : 1,484.64 = 762.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.44/1,484.64 = 762.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.44x = 1,484.64 × 762.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.44x = 1,131,651.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,651.99/1,075.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.27

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