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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.38, 1,542.49 and 763.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.38, 1,542.49 and 763.88 is: 1,054.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.38 : 1,542.49 = 763.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.38/1,542.49 = 763.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.38x = 1,542.49 × 763.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.38x = 1,178,271.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,271.94/1,117.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.49

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