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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.91, 1,539.72 and 762.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.91, 1,539.72 and 762.10 is: 1,051.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.91 : 1,539.72 = 762.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.91/1,539.72 = 762.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.91x = 1,539.72 × 762.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.91x = 1,173,420.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,420.61/1,115.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.54

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