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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.23, 1,567.98 and 762.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.23, 1,567.98 and 762.63 is: 1,052.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.23 : 1,567.98 = 762.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.23/1,567.98 = 762.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.23x = 1,567.98 × 762.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.23x = 1,195,788.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,788.59/1,136.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.42

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