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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.31, 1,564.74 and 760.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.31, 1,564.74 and 760.71 is: 1,050.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.31 : 1,564.74 = 760.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.31/1,564.74 = 760.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.31x = 1,564.74 × 760.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.31x = 1,190,313.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,313.37/1,133.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.30

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