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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.44, 1,614.04 and 760.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.44, 1,614.04 and 760.64 is: 1,138.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.44 : 1,614.04 = 760.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.44/1,614.04 = 760.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.44x = 1,614.04 × 760.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.44x = 1,227,703.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,703.39/1,078.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.41

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