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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.23, 1,726.11 and 761.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.23, 1,726.11 and 761.04 is: 1,140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.23 : 1,726.11 = 761.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.23/1,726.11 = 761.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.23x = 1,726.11 × 761.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.23x = 1,313,638.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,638.75/1,152.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.09

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