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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.91, 1,537.36 and 760.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.91, 1,537.36 and 760.88 is: 1,049.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.91 : 1,537.36 = 760.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.91/1,537.36 = 760.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.91x = 1,537.36 × 760.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.91x = 1,169,746.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,746.48/1,114.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.18

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