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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.55, 1,564.06 and 761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.55, 1,564.06 and 761 is: 1,050.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.55 : 1,564.06 = 761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.55/1,564.06 = 761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.55x = 1,564.06 × 761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.55x = 1,190,249.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,249.66/1,133.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.02

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