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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.52, 1,702.58 and 768.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.52, 1,702.58 and 768.40 is: 1,153.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.52 : 1,702.58 = 768.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.52/1,702.58 = 768.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.52x = 1,702.58 × 768.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.52x = 1,308,262.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,262.47/1,134.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.14

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