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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.65, 1,567.52 and 761.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.65, 1,567.52 and 761.49 is: 1,052.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.65 : 1,567.52 = 761.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.65/1,567.52 = 761.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.65x = 1,567.52 × 761.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.65x = 1,193,650.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,650.80/1,134.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.00

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