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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.12, 1,625.92 and 760.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.12, 1,625.92 and 760.96 is: 1,140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.12 : 1,625.92 = 760.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.12/1,625.92 = 760.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.12x = 1,625.92 × 760.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.12x = 1,237,260.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,260.08/1,085.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.21

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