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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.02, 1,575.81 and 768.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.02, 1,575.81 and 768.41 is: 1,060.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.02 : 1,575.81 = 768.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.02/1,575.81 = 768.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.02x = 1,575.81 × 768.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.02x = 1,210,868.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,868.16/1,142.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.29

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