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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.98, 1,564.83 and 761.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.98, 1,564.83 and 761.37 is: 1,049.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.98 : 1,564.83 = 761.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.98/1,564.83 = 761.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.98x = 1,564.83 × 761.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.98x = 1,191,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,414.62/1,134.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.72

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