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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.56, 1,507.20 and 761.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.56, 1,507.20 and 761.28 is: 1,050.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.56 : 1,507.20 = 761.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.56/1,507.20 = 761.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.56x = 1,507.20 × 761.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.56x = 1,147,401.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,401.22/1,092.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.20

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