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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.39, 1,564.25 and 761.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.39, 1,564.25 and 761.00 is: 1,050.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.39 : 1,564.25 = 761.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.39/1,564.25 = 761.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.39x = 1,564.25 × 761.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.39x = 1,190,382.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,382.62/1,133.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.28

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