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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.42, 1,568.18 and 764.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.42, 1,568.18 and 764.11 is: 1,053.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.42 : 1,568.18 = 764.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.42/1,568.18 = 764.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.42x = 1,568.18 × 764.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.42x = 1,198,260.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,260.01/1,137.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.49

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