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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.10, 1,703.76 and 766.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.10, 1,703.76 and 766.12 is: 1,147.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.10 : 1,703.76 = 766.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.10/1,703.76 = 766.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.10x = 1,703.76 × 766.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.10x = 1,305,284.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,284.61/1,137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.91

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