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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.72, 1,506.56 and 760.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.72, 1,506.56 and 760.32 is: 1,049.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.72 : 1,506.56 = 760.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.72/1,506.56 = 760.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.72x = 1,506.56 × 760.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.72x = 1,145,472.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,472.40/1,091.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.24

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