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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.12, 1,504.89 and 760.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.12, 1,504.89 and 760.05 is: 1,048.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.12 : 1,504.89 = 760.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.12/1,504.89 = 760.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.12x = 1,504.89 × 760.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.12x = 1,143,791.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,791.64/1,091.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.28

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