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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.87, 1,569.64 and 764.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.87, 1,569.64 and 764.70 is: 1,055.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.87 : 1,569.64 = 764.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.87/1,569.64 = 764.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.87x = 1,569.64 × 764.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.87x = 1,200,303.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,303.71/1,136.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.80

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