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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.31, 1,484.88 and 762.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.31, 1,484.88 and 762.12 is: 1,051.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.31 : 1,484.88 = 762.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.31/1,484.88 = 762.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.31x = 1,484.88 × 762.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.31x = 1,131,656.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,656.75/1,076.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.42

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