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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.61, 1,726.97 and 761.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.61, 1,726.97 and 761.09 is: 1,142.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.61 : 1,726.97 = 761.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.61/1,726.97 = 761.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.61x = 1,726.97 × 761.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.61x = 1,314,367.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,367.16/1,150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.33

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