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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.22, 1,569.33 and 762.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.22, 1,569.33 and 762.63 is: 1,053.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.22 : 1,569.33 = 762.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.22/1,569.33 = 762.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.22x = 1,569.33 × 762.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.22x = 1,196,818.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,818.14/1,136.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.33

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