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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.04, 1,728.06 and 764.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.04, 1,728.06 and 764.52 is: 1,146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.04 : 1,728.06 = 764.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.04/1,728.06 = 764.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.04x = 1,728.06 × 764.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.04x = 1,321,136.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,136.43/1,152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.78

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