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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.42, 1,660.07 and 760.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.42, 1,660.07 and 760.26 is: 1,138.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.42 : 1,660.07 = 760.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.42/1,660.07 = 760.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.42x = 1,660.07 × 760.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.42x = 1,262,084.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,084.82/1,108.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.63

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