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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.28, 1,571.42 and 767.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.28, 1,571.42 and 767.21 is: 1,059.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.28 : 1,571.42 = 767.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.28/1,571.42 = 767.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.28x = 1,571.42 × 767.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.28x = 1,205,614.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,614.98/1,138.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.15

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