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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.34, 1,549.96 and 764.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.34, 1,549.96 and 764.54 is: 1,054.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.34 : 1,549.96 = 764.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.34/1,549.96 = 764.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.34x = 1,549.96 × 764.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.34x = 1,185,004.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,004.72/1,123.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.89

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