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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.29, 1,575.51 and 768.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.29, 1,575.51 and 768.52 is: 1,060.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.29 : 1,575.51 = 768.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.29/1,575.51 = 768.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.29x = 1,575.51 × 768.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.29x = 1,210,810.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,810.95/1,141.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.91

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