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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.36, 1,576.76 and 770.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.36, 1,576.76 and 770.40 is: 1,062.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.36 : 1,576.76 = 770.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.36/1,576.76 = 770.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.36x = 1,576.76 × 770.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.36x = 1,214,735.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,735.90/1,143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.43

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