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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.76, 1,571.30 and 766.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.76, 1,571.30 and 766.37 is: 1,057.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.76 : 1,571.30 = 766.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.76/1,571.30 = 766.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.76x = 1,571.30 × 766.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.76x = 1,204,189.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,189.32/1,138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.46

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