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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.26, 1,697.09 and 765.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.26, 1,697.09 and 765.27 is: 1,148.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.26 : 1,697.09 = 765.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.26/1,697.09 = 765.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.26x = 1,697.09 × 765.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.26x = 1,298,728.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,728.24/1,131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.04

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