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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.48, 1,696.56 and 766.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.48, 1,696.56 and 766.24 is: 1,147.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.48 : 1,696.56 = 766.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.48/1,696.56 = 766.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.48x = 1,696.56 × 766.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.48x = 1,299,972.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,972.13/1,132.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.90

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