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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.73, 1,564.54 and 760.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.73, 1,564.54 and 760.12 is: 1,048.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.73 : 1,564.54 = 760.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.73/1,564.54 = 760.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.73x = 1,564.54 × 760.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.73x = 1,189,232.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,232.33/1,133.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.96

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