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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.92, 1,538.74 and 761.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.92, 1,538.74 and 761.88 is: 1,050.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.92 : 1,538.74 = 761.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.92/1,538.74 = 761.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.92x = 1,538.74 × 761.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.92x = 1,172,335.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,335.23/1,115.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.55

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