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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.23, 1,566.60 and 761.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.23, 1,566.60 and 761.63 is: 1,051.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.23 : 1,566.60 = 761.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.23/1,566.60 = 761.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.23x = 1,566.60 × 761.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.23x = 1,193,161.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,161.73/1,135.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.03

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