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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.11, 1,507.59 and 760.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.11, 1,507.59 and 760.41 is: 1,049.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.11 : 1,507.59 = 760.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.11/1,507.59 = 760.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.11x = 1,507.59 × 760.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.11x = 1,146,386.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,386.51/1,092.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.70

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