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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.11, 1,570.52 and 765.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.11, 1,570.52 and 765.50 is: 1,055.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.11 : 1,570.52 = 765.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.11/1,570.52 = 765.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.11x = 1,570.52 × 765.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.11x = 1,202,227.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,227.12/1,139.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.41

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