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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.94, 1,572.12 and 767.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.94, 1,572.12 and 767.34 is: 1,058.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.94 : 1,572.12 = 767.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.94/1,572.12 = 767.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.94x = 1,572.12 × 767.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.94x = 1,206,350.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,350.56/1,139.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.26

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