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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.65, 1,485.81 and 762.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.65, 1,485.81 and 762.48 is: 1,052.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.65 : 1,485.81 = 762.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.65/1,485.81 = 762.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.65x = 1,485.81 × 762.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.65x = 1,132,900.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,900.41/1,076.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.25

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