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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.97, 1,567.59 and 762.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.97, 1,567.59 and 762.90 is: 1,052.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.97 : 1,567.59 = 762.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.97/1,567.59 = 762.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.97x = 1,567.59 × 762.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.97x = 1,195,914.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,914.49/1,135.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.77

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