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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.12, 1,533.32 and 762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.12, 1,533.32 and 762 is: 1,051.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.12 : 1,533.32 = 762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.12/1,533.32 = 762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.12x = 1,533.32 × 762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.12x = 1,168,389.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,389.84/1,111.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.54

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